Olumpic games

When did the ancient Olympian Games officially begin?

• 1896 AD

• 776 BC

• 217 AD

• 393 AD

Who proposed the idea of restarting the modern Olympic Games?

• Baron Pierre de Coubertin

• Louis Spiridon

• Ancient Greeks

• Sydney Olympics Committee

In which city did the first modern Olympic Games take place?

• Athens

• Paris

• Sydney

• Olympia

What was the highlight of the first modern Olympics in Athens?

• Introduction of women Olympians

• Introduction of Winter Olympic Games

• Greek shepherd winning the marathon

• Inclusion of swimming and gymnastic events

When were the Winter Olympic Games introduced?

• 1896

• 1924

• 1934

• 1996

What is the Paralympics?

• An event for winter sports

• A relay race with the Olympic flame

• A championship for disabled athletes

• A symbol of intercontinental unity

What is the Olympic motto?

• "Faster, Higher, Stronger"

• "Citius, Altius, Fortius"

• "Unity in Diversity"

• "Taking Part is Everything"

Who designed the Olympic flag?

• Louis Spiridon

• Ancient Greeks

• Sydney Olympics Committee

• Baron Pierre de Coubertin

How many differently colored rings are there on the Olympic flag?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What does the Olympic flame represent?

• Link between ancient and modern Games

• Athletic excellence

• Peace and unity among continents

• Symbol of the Olympic ideal