Events, Hosts & History Trivia Questions and Answers

8 questions on Events, Hosts & History, each with the answer and a short explanation. Part of The Summer Games set in Rapid Fire Trivia, which holds 550 questions across 2 topics.

All 8 questions, with answers

1. 1How many rings are in the Olympic symbol?

   AnswerFive

   The Olympic symbol consists of five interlaced rings.

2. 2Which city hosted the 1896 Summer Games?

   AnswerAthens

   Athens staged the first modern Summer Games in 1896.

3. 3Which city hosted the 1924 Summer Games?

   AnswerParis

   That edition introduced the athletes' village and the motto Citius, Altius, Fortius.

4. 4At which edition did rugby sevens make its Olympic debut?

   AnswerRio 2016

   Rugby returned to the Games in its sevens format at Rio 2016.

5. 5How many players per team are on the field in Olympic hockey?

   AnswerEleven

   Field hockey teams use eleven players, including the goalkeeper.

6. 6What match format is used for Olympic singles tennis?

   AnswerBest of three sets

   Olympic singles matches are played as best of three sets.

7. 7What collective name was given to the five mascots of Beijing 2008?

   AnswerFuwa

   The five Beijing mascots were collectively known as the Fuwa.

8. 8Which animal inspired Munich 1972 mascot Waldi?

   AnswerDachshund

   Waldi was modelled on a dachshund, a dog associated with Bavaria.