European Mathematical Olympiad

Description: The European Mathematical Olympiad (EMO) is an annual mathematics competition for secondary school students from European countries. The competition is held in a different European country each year and is open to students who are under the age of 20.
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What is the name of the annual mathematics competition for secondary school students from European countries?

  1. International Mathematical Olympiad

  2. European Mathematical Olympiad

  3. Asian Mathematical Olympiad

  4. African Mathematical Olympiad


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The European Mathematical Olympiad (EMO) is an annual mathematics competition for secondary school students from European countries.

In what year was the first European Mathematical Olympiad held?

  1. 1959

  2. 1960

  3. 1961

  4. 1962


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first European Mathematical Olympiad was held in 1959 in Romania.

Which country has hosted the European Mathematical Olympiad the most times?

  1. Romania

  2. Bulgaria

  3. Hungary

  4. Poland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Romania has hosted the European Mathematical Olympiad the most times, with a total of 10 times.

Which country has won the European Mathematical Olympiad the most times?

  1. Russia

  2. Romania

  3. Hungary

  4. Bulgaria


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Russia has won the European Mathematical Olympiad the most times, with a total of 12 times.

What is the maximum number of points that a student can score in the European Mathematical Olympiad?

  1. 42

  2. 48

  3. 54

  4. 60


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum number of points that a student can score in the European Mathematical Olympiad is 42.

What is the minimum number of points that a student needs to score in order to win a gold medal in the European Mathematical Olympiad?

  1. 21

  2. 24

  3. 27

  4. 30


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The minimum number of points that a student needs to score in order to win a gold medal in the European Mathematical Olympiad is 27.

What is the minimum number of points that a student needs to score in order to win a silver medal in the European Mathematical Olympiad?

  1. 18

  2. 21

  3. 24

  4. 27


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum number of points that a student needs to score in order to win a silver medal in the European Mathematical Olympiad is 21.

What is the minimum number of points that a student needs to score in order to win a bronze medal in the European Mathematical Olympiad?

  1. 15

  2. 18

  3. 21

  4. 24


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum number of points that a student needs to score in order to win a bronze medal in the European Mathematical Olympiad is 18.

How many students from each country are allowed to participate in the European Mathematical Olympiad?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Each country is allowed to send a team of 4 students to the European Mathematical Olympiad.

What is the age limit for students who are eligible to participate in the European Mathematical Olympiad?

  1. 18

  2. 19

  3. 20

  4. 21


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Students who are under the age of 20 are eligible to participate in the European Mathematical Olympiad.

What is the format of the European Mathematical Olympiad?

  1. A single 4-hour written exam

  2. Two 3-hour written exams

  3. Three 2-hour written exams

  4. Four 1-hour written exams


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The European Mathematical Olympiad consists of two 3-hour written exams.

What is the language of the European Mathematical Olympiad?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. German

  4. Russian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The language of the European Mathematical Olympiad is English.

What is the prize for winning the European Mathematical Olympiad?

  1. A gold medal

  2. A silver medal

  3. A bronze medal

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The prize for winning the European Mathematical Olympiad is a gold medal, a silver medal, and a bronze medal.

What is the name of the organization that organizes the European Mathematical Olympiad?

  1. The European Mathematical Society

  2. The International Mathematical Union

  3. The European Union

  4. The Council of Europe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The European Mathematical Society is the organization that organizes the European Mathematical Olympiad.

When was the last European Mathematical Olympiad held?

  1. 2021

  2. 2022

  3. 2023

  4. 2024


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The last European Mathematical Olympiad was held in 2022 in Turkey.

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