The Olympic Games

In what year was the first Olympic Games?

(a)  

Which of the following was NOT one of the original games in the Olympics?

• 200 meter dash

• Boxing

• Swimming

• Chariot Racing

True or False: The Olympic Games have occurred every 4 years since it's inception.

• True

• False

Where was the first summer Olympic Games held upon its return in the year 1896?

(a)  

How many countries participated in the first WINTER Olympic Games?

• 25

• 8

• 16

• 111

Which of the Greek gods were the Olympic Games held in honor of?

• Hermes

• Apollo

• Hera

• Zeus

In what year did the Christian Roman Emperor Theodosius ban all pagan practices including the Olympic Games?

(a)  

Where are the 2022 Winter Olympics being held?

• Beijing, China

• Salt Lake City, USA

• Chamonix, France

• Sochi, Russia

What is the term used to describe a country is refusing to send high ranking officials to the Winter Olympics?

(a)  

Which Winter Olympic Event was added for the 1998 Games in Nagano, Japan?

• Figure Skating

• Snowboarding

• Hockey

• Biathlon