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Quiz about 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics
Quiz about 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics

2008 Beijing Summer Olympics Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Ardicrocks. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Ardicrocks
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
313,040
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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595
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Question 1 of 10
1. When were these Olympic Games held? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. How many countries took part in the games? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which countries did China beat to host the Olympics? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The 2008 Olympic torch relay was the longest since what year? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. How many events were there in these Olympics? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Chris Hoy won three gold medals in what sport? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What are the Beijing Summer Olympics officially known as? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How many venues were used for these Olympics? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the motto of the Games? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How many countries took part in the Olympics for the first time at Beijing? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When were these Olympic Games held?

Answer: August

The opening ceremony officially began at 8:00pm China standard time on August 8, 2008 in the Beijing national stadium. The number 8 is associated with prosperity and confidence in Chinese culture. The closing ceremony included the handover of the games from Beijing to London.
2. How many countries took part in the games?

Answer: 204

205 were going to take part, but Brunei was expelled on the day of the opening ceremony after failing to register any athletes with the IOC.
3. Which countries did China beat to host the Olympics?

Answer: Canada, France, Turkey and Japan

Canada submitted Toronto and came second. France submitted Paris and came third. They also bid for the 2012 Olympics and came second to London. Turkey submitted Istanbul. Japan submitted Osaka and came last.
4. The 2008 Olympic torch relay was the longest since what year?

Answer: 1936

The torch relay was the longest since it started at Berlin 1936. The torch was carried for 85,000 miles (137,000 kilometres.) It lasted 130 days. The torch was even carried up Mount Everest. Because of the protests about China's human rights record, particularly focused on Tibet, the IOC subsequently barred future Olympic organizers from staging international torch relays.
5. How many events were there in these Olympics?

Answer: 302

There were 302 events in 28 different sports, with 11,028 athletes taking part in total.
6. Chris Hoy won three gold medals in what sport?

Answer: Cycling

He won a gold medal in the men's keirin, the men's team sprint, and the men's individual sprint. He became the first British Olympian to win three gold medals at one Olympic game in 100 years.
7. What are the Beijing Summer Olympics officially known as?

Answer: Games of the XXIX Olympiad

They are called that because they are the 29th Olympics of the modern era.
8. How many venues were used for these Olympics?

Answer: 37

12 were constructed for use at the Games. Construction for the main venue, nicknamed "the bird's nest," began on December 24, 2003.
9. What was the motto of the Games?

Answer: One World, One Dream

"Welcome Home" was the motto for the 2004 Olympics. at Athens. "Share the Spirit" was the motto for the 2000 Sydney.
10. How many countries took part in the Olympics for the first time at Beijing?

Answer: 3

They were the Marshall Islands, Montenegro, and Tuvalu. Five people represented the Marshall Island, 31 for Montenegro and three for Tuvalu. None of them won a medal.
Source: Author Ardicrocks

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