All the questions relate to Flag bearers of the Olympic Opening Parade of Nations

Michael Phelps, the USA flag bearer at the 2016 games held the record for the most medals as of 2015 with 22. How many of those medals were Gold? a)16 b)18 c)20
b) 18

Who was Spain's flag bearer for the 2016 games?
Rafael Nadal

6ft 5in Lauren Jackson carried the flag for Australia in 2012. In which sport did she compete?
Basketball

The questions and answers within this quiz were verified and updated in July 2020.

According to the International Paper Sizes Standard what size has the dimensions 148mm x 210mm?
A5

Who is the longest serving President of the USA?
Franklin D Roosevelt (12 years)

The oldest football competition in the world was first held in 1871/2. What is it's full official name?
The Football Association Challenge Cup

Which Caribean island gained independence from Britain in August 1962?
Jamaica

Born in August 1901 this American became arguably the most famous jazz trumpeter, and also famous for his rendition of Hello Dolly. What was his nick name?
Satchmo (Louis Armstrong)

Glamorous American film star who died from an overdose of sleeping pills in August 1962
Marilyn Monroe

The questions and answers within this quiz were verified and updated in July 2020.

The surrender of Japan in 1945 brought an end to WWII. What was the name of the American ship on which the surrender documents were signed?
USS Missouri

With temperatures in excess of 470°c, which is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Venus

Below are famous opening lines from films and the actor who spoke them, simply name the film.

Ray Liotta - “As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster.”
Goodfellas

Jack Nicholson - “I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me."
The Departed

Joan Fontaine - "Last night, I dreamt I went to Manderley again."
Rebecca