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1 trivia quiz  Olympic Symbols and Ceremonies cool
This quizzie is about the symbolism and ceremonies associated with the Olympics. Good luck as you 'Go for the Gold'!
 Average 10Q
4197 plays
 Aug 23 01
catnippin
2 trivia quiz  Olympic Symbols icon
Olympic symbols have been a part of the Games as is the competition. Do you think you know their backgrounds?
 Very Difficult 10Q
528 plays
 Dec 09 06
rpeeves gold
3 trivia quiz  Olympic Games Ancient History icon
How well do you know ancient Olympic Games history?
 Difficult 10Q
300 plays
 Dec 06 06
rpeeves gold
4 trivia quiz  Olympic Hosts Revisited icon
This quiz is about places which have held the games more than once. Good luck!
 Tough 10Q
366 plays
 May 07 08
Lottie1001
5 trivia quiz  The Ancient Greek Olympics icon
This quiz is about the first Olympic games from Ancient Greece. This quiz is dedicated to a special friend who helped me when I needed help. Thank you.
 Difficult 10Q
1179 plays
 Jan 21 02
LILSPIKEY
6 trivia quiz  20th Century Olympics
A quiz about the Olympic Games of the 20th Century.
 Tough 25Q
2586 plays
 Jan 15 01
rmillar
7 trivia quiz  History of the Olympic Games icon
According to Greek legend, the Olympic Games were founded by Heracles, son of Zeus. But what do you know about the Olympic Games (Ancient and Modern)? All multiple choice questions. Have a go!
 Difficult 20Q
1062 plays
 May 06 04
Engadine
8 trivia quiz  Coubertin's Legacy icon
It's that time again to look at events and personalities associated with the modern Olympic movement. Good luck.
 Tough 10Q
246 plays
 Aug 14 04
Fiachra
9 trivia quiz  Olympic Host Cities icon
A variety of facts relating to athletes who have participated in, and cities that have hosted, the Olympic Games.
 Tough 10Q
2271 plays
 Aug 06 02
gunstone
10 trivia quiz  Olympics Throughout Time
Some historical facts about Olympics at different points of time. These are not questions about certain sports or winners of certain Olympics, but more questions about Olympic Games itself.
 Difficult 20Q
1056 plays
 Nov 05 02
Angua
11 trivia quiz  The Olympic Games
Here is some tough Olympic Trivia.
 Tough 10Q
1104 plays
 Jul 21 01
daisyduke71
12 trivia quiz  Winning Gold At The Olympics icon
This quiz has questions from the Summer and Winter Olympics. It is all mutiple choice. Good Luck!
 Tough 10Q
2217 plays
 Aug 25 00
dingbatalso
13 trivia quiz  Cool Olympic Facts
Think you know about the Olympic Games? Come and see if you really do.
 Average 10Q
2031 plays
 Nov 24 00
stonewallsmith
14 trivia quiz  Almost Hosted The Olympics icon
This quiz is about the cities that came second place in the International Olympic Committee voting for the Olympic host cities, or that intended to host the Olympics, but for some reason or other could not.
 Difficult 10Q
249 plays
 Oct 27 06
acm2210
15 trivia quiz  Do You Know Your Olympics
This is not the be all and end all of Olympic Quizzes. I hope you have fun.
 Difficult 10Q
1479 plays
 Oct 11 00
avenger

Some sample questions from this category:

* What event did Spiridon Louis win at the 1896 Athens Olympics?
* How many gold medals did Jesse Owens win at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
* Mary Lou Retton won a gold medal in gymnastics at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. What last event did she win to receive the overall title?
* In men's gymnastics what country won the team title at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics?
* How old was Sonja Henie when she participated in the 1924 Chamonix Winter Olympics?
* At the 1976 Montreal Olympics how many tens (a perfect score) did Nadia Comaneci receive?
* The United States won the gold medal in hockey at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics. What team did they beat?
* At the 1972 Munich Olympics how many gold medals did Mark Spitz win?
* At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics what event did Joan Benoit win a gold medal in?
* What country hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics?
* Which country won the first Gold Medal in Womens Hockey at the 22nd Olympiad?
* France won all medals on offer in Croquet in its first and only Olympiad, what year?
* Which two countries have won three Football titles each at the Olympics?
* Where were the 1964 Olympics held?
* Before Sydney 2000, what was the only city in the southern hemisphere to host the Olympic Games?
* In which country were the 1924 Games held?
* In how many Olympics did Jesse Owens compete?
* How many Olympic Medals did Mark Spitz of the USA win?
* Who read the Athlete's oath at the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Games?
* To which sport do you associate the name Natalie Ward?

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