The history of the Olympic Games

When did the Ancient Olympics begin?

• 1896

• 776 BC

• 303

• 1672

Where were the first Olympic Games held?

• Rome

• The United Kingdom

• Greece

• Spain

What was the first sport at the Olympic Games?

• running

• swimming

• boxing

• chariot racing

Who was honoured at the Ancient Olympic Games?

• God

• The Roman Emperor

• Zeus

• Apollo

How many years are there between each games?

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

During Olympic Games there must be a truce. This means that ...

• Athletes must be friendly to each other.

• Battles and wars must stop.

The Modern Olympic Games started in ...

• 1896

• 1986

• 1842

• 1696

Women were not allowed to compete in the first Olympic Games.

• True

• False

What are the five colours of the rings on the Olympic flag?

• blue, yellow, orange, purple, pink

• brown, grey, blue, indigo, yellow

• blue, yellow, black, green, red

The prizes in the Ancient Olympic Games were wreathes made of olive branches.

• True

• False