History of the Summer Olympics

History of the Summer Olympics

Part One

Multiple Choice

In which country did the Ancient Summer Olympics take place?

• Italy

• Greece

• England

• Jamaica

Multiple Choice

How often were the Olympics held in Ancient Greece?

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 15 years

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Olympics in Ancient Greece?

• To show personal strength

• To look good for the women

• To honor the Greek God, Zeus

• To honor the king of Greece

Multiple Select

Which of the following are events included in the Olympics in Ancient Greece? (Select 3)

• Sprinting

• Wrestling

• Sailing

• Chariot racing

• Swimming

Multiple Choice

Why did the Olympics end in Ancient Greece in 393 A.D.?

• Competition became dangerous

• Very few competitors

• Invading Romans thought it contradicted Christianity

• Too many females were competing

Multiple Choice

Where were the first modern era Summer Olympics held in 1896?

• London, England

• Rome, Italy

• Waverly, NY

• Athens, Greece

Multiple Choice

Out of the 245 athletes in the 1896 Summer Olympics, which country were the majority of the athletes from?

• Italy

• USA

• Greece

• France

Multiple Choice

In 1896, how many countries were represented in the Summer Olympics?

• 200

• 14

• 100

• 500

Multiple Choice

How many events were there in the first modern era Summer Olympics?

• 150

• 2

• 43

• 1

Multiple Choice

Where female athletes allowed to participate in the 1896 Summer Olympics?

• YES

• NO