Q 01/05

How often are the Commonwealth Games held?

A) Every single year

B) Every four years

C) Every two years

D) Every six years

Answer · why

B) Every four years

They fall in the even year between Summer Olympics, which is why so many Olympic stars use them as a mid-cycle target.

Q 02/05

When the event was first held in 1930, what was it called?

A) The British Empire Games

B) The Commonwealth Championships

C) The Imperial Games

D) The Dominion Games

Answer · why

A) The British Empire Games

The name changed three more times before settling on its current form.

Q 03/05

The Games have been officially known simply as the Commonwealth Games since which edition?

A) 1982

B) 1990

C) 1998

D) 1978

Answer · why

D) 1978

Between 1970 and 1974 they were the British Commonwealth Games, and before that the British Empire and Commonwealth Games.

Q 04/05

What is the event's affectionate nickname?

A) The Empire Games

B) The Friendly Games

C) The Family Games

D) The People's Games

Answer · why

B) The Friendly Games

Christchurch 1974 was the first edition to adopt the label officially, complete with a theme song called 'Join Together'.

Q 05/05

Which Canadian city hosted the very first Games in 1930?

A) Vancouver, British Columbia

B) Toronto, Ontario

C) Montreal, Quebec

D) Hamilton, Ontario

Answer · why

D) Hamilton, Ontario

Eleven countries sent 400 athletes to compete in six sports; women were allowed only in the pool.