Who Wants To Be
A Millionaire?
Olympics
Edition
Event 1
Where are the 2012
Olympics being held?
A
B
C
D
Beijing
Spain
London
Lisbon
Where are the 2012
Olympics being held?
A
B
C
D
Beijing
Spain
London
Lisbon
Event 2
Who started the Olympic
Games?
A
B
C
D
The Romans
The Egyptians
The Mesopotamians
The Greeks
Who started the Olympic
Games?
A
B
C
D
The Romans
The Egyptians
The Mesopotamians
The Greeks
Event 3
What is your prize if you
win an event in the modern
Olympic Games?
A
B
C
D
Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Bronze Medal
Laurel Crown
What is your prize if you
win an event in the modern
Olympic Games?
A
B
C
D
Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Bronze Medal
Laurel Crown
Event 4
Who took part in the
ancient Olympic
Games?
A
B
C
D
Men and Women
Women only
Men only
Only rich people
Who took part in the
ancient Olympic
Games?
A
B
C
D
Men and Women
Women only
Men only
Only rich people
Event 5
Name the event where you
throw a heavy ball to see
how far it can go.
A
B
C
D
Frisbee
Discus
Javelin
Shot put
Name the event where you
throw a heavy ball to see
how far it can go.
A
B
C
D
Frisbee
Discus
Javelin
Shot put
Event 6
How many countries take
part in the modern Olympic
Games?
A
B
C
D
Less than 100
100 to 200
Over 200
400+
How many countries take
part in the modern Olympic
Games?
A
B
C
D
Less than 100
100 to 200
Over 200
400+
Event 7
What is the name of the
race which is 26 miles
and 385 yards long?
A Sparta
B Hurdles
C Athens
D Marathon
What is the name of the
race which is 26 miles
and 385 yards long?
A Sparta
B Hurdles
C Athens
D Marathon
Event 8
When was the last time
the Olympics were held
in London?
A 1948
B 2000
C 1986
D 1902
When was the last time
the Olympics were held
in London?
A 1948
B 2000
C 1986
D 1902
Event 9
The Olympic motto is
‘Citius, Altius, Fortius’ what
does it mean in English?
A
‘The big and the brave’
B
‘Winning is good’
C
‘Faster, Higher, Stronger’
D
‘Must try harder’
The Olympic motto is
‘Citius, Altius, Fortius’ what
does it mean in English?
A
‘The big and the brave’
B
‘Winning is good’
C
‘Faster, Higher, Stronger’
D
‘Must try harder’
Event 10
How many events are there
in the ‘pentathlon’?
A
B
C
D
3
4
5
6
How many events are there
in the ‘pentathlon’?
A
B
C
D
3
4
5
6
Event 11
What do the rings on the
Olympic flag represent?
A
Nothing but it looks good
B
The flags of the world
C
Unity of different countries
D
Unity of the five continents
What do the rings on the
Olympic flag represent?
A
Nothing, but it looks good
B
The flags of the world
C
Unity of different countries
D
Unity of the five continents
Event 12
What famous brand of
sports footwear is named
after a Greek goddess?
A
B
C
D
Reebok
Addidas
Nike
Puma
What famous brand of
sports footwear is named
after a Greek goddess?
A
B
C
D
Reebok
Addidas
Nike
Puma
Event 13
Name the Olympic event
which puts water and
music together.
A Slalom
B
Synchronised swimming
C
Marathon
Gymnastics
D
Name the Olympic event
which puts water and
music together.
A Slalom
B
Synchronised swimming
C
Marathon
Gymnastics
D
Event 14
In the ancient Olympic
Games what was the
prize for the winners.
A Gold statue
B Silver coins
C A laurel crown
D A house
In the ancient Olympic
Games what was the
prize for the winners.
A Gold statue
B Silver coins
C A laurel crown
D A house
Event 15
Where will the next
summer Olympics be
held?
A Sochi - Russia
B Vancouver - Canada
C Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
D Kuwait City - Kuwait
Where will the next
summer Olympics be
held?
A Sochi - Russia
B Vancouver - Canada
C Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
D Kuwait City - Kuwait
Well done you won
the gold medal.