Olympic games

In which country did the Olympics first begin?

• China

• Greece

• Japan

• Italy

The first known Olympics occurred in the summer of 776 B.C.

• True

• False

What was the prize for winners in the earliest Olympic Games?

• Trophy

• Statue of Zeus

• Olive wreath

• Gold medal

The Olympics were created to honor ancient Greece’s most famous god, the king of the gods. Which one?

• Ares

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Apollo

Sprinting and wrestling events still happen today. Which of the following is a sport that no longer occurs?

• Javelin throw

• Tennis

• Hammer throw

• Chariot racing

Why were the Olympics eventually banned in A.D. 393?

• They were banned by Pericles.

• They were too dangerous for the citizens.

• They were banned after Athens lost the Peloponnesian War.

• They were banned after Rome conquered Greece.

When were the Olympic Games revived (Athens)?

• 1900

• 1896

• 1720

• 1920

In 1924, the Winter Olympics were added to highlight cold-season sports (Chamonix - France).

• True

• False

How often are the Summer Olympics played?

• Every 8 years

• Every year

• Every 4 years

• Every 2 years

Which country won most gold medals in Winter Olympics 2022?

• Switzerland

• Norway

• Iceland

• Germany