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Commonwealth Games Quiz

Below is a short quiz about the Commonwealth Games. You will find more details about the answers in the section on the Commonwealth Games.



Commonwealth Games Quiz

1. At the Cardiff Games in 1958, a Commonwealth Games tradition began - what was it?
  • Athletes singing 'God Save the Queen' at the opening ceremony
  • The Queen's baton relay
  • Releasing doves of peace
2. Which of these sports has never been on the Commonwealth Games program?
  • Judo
  • Triathlon
  • Volleyball
3. Where was the first Games held?
  • Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Hamilton, Canada
  • Wellington, New Zealand
4. Complete the Games motto. "Humanity, Equality, ... "
  • Harmony
  • Gallantry
  • Destiny
5. What was the Games called between 1954 and 1966?
  • British Empire Games
  • British Commonwealth Games
  • British Empire and Commonwealth Games
6. An 'unofficial' Commonwealth Winter Games was held from 1958-1970. Where was it held?
  • St. Moritz, Switzerland
  • Kitzbühel, Austria
  • Chamonix, France
7. At the 1930 Commonwealth Games, women only competed in which events?
  • Athletics
  • Swimming/Diving
  • Lawn Bowls
8. Full medal events for disabled athletes was introduced at which Games?
  • 1998 Kuala Lumpur
  • 2002 Manchester
  • 2006 Melbourne
9. Since the first Games in 1930, which country has led the medal count the most times?
  • Australia
  • England
  • Canada
10. In what year were team sports allowed for the first time?
  • 1990 Auckland
  • 1998 Kuala Lumpur
  • 2006 Melbourne

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