The Olympics: Then and Now

Where were the first Olympics held?

• Paris

• Olympia

• Athens

• Rome

Who were allowed to participate in the first Olympics?

• Only women

• Both men and women

• Only men

• Children

How often were the Olympic Games held in ancient times?

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every year

• Every three years

What did winners receive in the ancient Olympics?

• A medal of gold

• A crown of olive leaves

• A trophy

• A certificate

What do winners receive in the modern Olympics?

• A medal of gold

• A trophy

• A certificate

• A crown of olive leaves

What was the main event in the ancient Olympics?

• Wrestling

• Boxing

• Running

• Swimming

When did the modern Olympics start?

• 1896

• 1900

• 1904

• 1912

Who revived the modern Olympics?

• Pierre de Coubertin

• Thomas Bach

• John J. MacAloon

• Robert Dover