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  • A. stronger
  • B. faster
  • C. Higher
  • D. jumper

Explanation: Fortius is the Latin word for stronger in the Olympic motto, alongside Citius for faster and Altius for higher.

Correct answer: stronger
  • A. Baber
  • B. Qutub din aibek
  • C. Akber
  • D. Jahangir

Explanation: Qutb-ud-din Aibak reportedly died after falling from his horse while playing polo, known in the region as chaugan.

Correct answer: Qutub din aibek
  • A. New York
  • B. Paris
  • C. London
  • D. Islamabad

Explanation: The 2012 Summer Olympics were held in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012.

Correct answer: London
  • A. USA
  • B. France
  • C. Pakistan
  • D. India

Explanation: The United States topped the 2012 Olympic gold-medal table with 46 gold medals.

Correct answer: USA
  • A. Five rivers
  • B. Five continents
  • C. Five countries
  • D. Five Mountains

Explanation: The five Olympic rings traditionally symbolize the union of the five inhabited continental regions represented in the Olympic movement.

Correct answer: Five continents
  • A. Roman
  • B. Spartan Greek
  • C. Anthenian Greek
  • D. none of these

Explanation: Pheidippides was an Athenian Greek messenger associated with the legend behind the marathon. He was not Spartan or Roman.

Correct answer: Anthenian Greek
  • A. 1923
  • B. 1924
  • C. 1925
  • D. 1926

Explanation: The first Winter Olympic Games were held at Chamonix, France, in 1924. The 1924 event was initially called the International Winter Sports…

Correct answer: 1924
  • A. Athens olympic
  • B. Antwerp olympic
  • C. Atlanta olympic
  • D. none of theseOlympics

Explanation: The Olympic flag was first officially used at the Antwerp Olympics in 1920.

Correct answer: Antwerp olympic
  • A. 1896
  • B. 1996
  • C. 1920
  • D. 1924

Explanation: The Olympic flag made its first official appearance in 1920 at the Antwerp Games.

Correct answer: 1920
  • A. 16 days
  • B. 17 days
  • C. 18 days
  • D. 19 days

Explanation: The standard duration traditionally assigned to the Summer Olympic Games is 16 days.

Correct answer: 16 days
  • A. Poesidon
  • B. Apollo
  • C. none of these
  • D. Zeus

Explanation: Zeus was the chief god in ancient Greek religion and was associated with the sky, thunder and lightning.

Correct answer: Zeus
  • A. God of healing
  • B. God of sea
  • C. God of water
  • D. God of fire

Explanation: Apollo was associated with healing, music, poetry and the sun in ancient Greek tradition, so healing is the best option here.

Correct answer: God of healing
  • A. poetry
  • B. Agriculture
  • C. playing
  • D. Music

Explanation: Agriculture was the main livelihood of most ancient Greeks, supported by farming, livestock and olive cultivation.

Correct answer: Agriculture
  • A. ovel
  • B. round
  • C. straight
  • D. hilly

Explanation: Ancient Greek foot races were held on the stadion, a straight running track rather than a curved oval.

Correct answer: straight
  • A. strong man
  • B. The prize
  • C. The slave
  • D. The contest

Explanation: Athlete comes from the Greek word athlētēs, referring to a contestant in an athlos, or contest.

Correct answer: The contest
  • A. Sparta
  • B. Rome
  • C. Athens
  • D. none of these

Explanation: Mud baths were a recognized feature of Roman bathing and relaxation culture, especially in connection with public baths.

Correct answer: Rome
  • A. Rome
  • B. India
  • C. Greece
  • D. china

Explanation: Athlete is derived from the Greek athlētēs, meaning a competitor or participant in contests.

Correct answer: Greece
  • A. Music
  • B. Dance
  • C. games
  • D. Gladiatorial combats

Explanation: Gladiatorial combats became a major Roman spectacle and popular public pastime, often staged in amphitheatres such as the Colosseum.

Correct answer: Gladiatorial combats
  • A. Theodosius
  • B. Aristotle
  • C. poseidon
  • D. none of these

Explanation: Roman Emperor Theodosius I ordered the end of the ancient Olympic Games in 393 CE as part of measures against pagan religious practices.

Correct answer: Theodosius
  • A. England
  • B. India
  • C. Greece
  • D. Germany

Explanation: The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. Greece was chosen because the ancient Olympic tradition originated…

Correct answer: Greece