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Answer the following questions related to the Modern Summer Olympic Games.

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1.

Which two modern sports were blended in the ancient Pankration, a sport introduced in the Greek Olympic Games in 648 B.C.?

  Sailing and Rowing

  Pole Vault and Triple Jump

  Boxing and Wrestling

  Archery and Equestrian

  Half-n-half Clue
 

2.

What are the serial numbers of the two Summer Olympic Games that were cancelled due to World War II?

  VIII and IX

  X and XI

  XII and XIII

  XIV and XV

  Half-n-half Clue
 

3.

Who is known as the Father of Modern Olympics?

  Avery Brundage

  Demetrius Vikelas

  Henri de Baillet-Latour

  Pierre de Coubertin

  Half-n-half Clue
 

4.

Which Olympic sport has events such as 470 class, Dragon class, Finn class, and Soling class?

  Equestrian

  Fencing

  Sailing

  Archery

  Half-n-half Clue
 

5.

At the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, which famous American track and field athlete won four gold medals?

  Jesse Owens

  Michael Johnson

  Ralph Metcalfe

  Carl Lewis

  Half-n-half Clue
 

6.

Who won the gold medal for cricket, when it was last played at the 1900 Paris Olympic Games?

  Holland

  Belgium

  France

  Great Britain

  Half-n-half Clue
 

7.

In which years were the Summer Olympics cancelled due to World War II?

  1932 and 1936

  1940 and 1944

  1948 and 1952

  1956 and 1960

  Half-n-half Clue
 


 
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