Hey there! Emma, Arjun, and Avery are having a debate about history. They're super curious to know: When did the first Olympic Games take place? Can you settle this for them?
FUN FACTS ABOUT THE OLYMPICS

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Social Studies
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6th Grade
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Easy
G Wells
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
393 AD
1924
1896
776BC
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine you're in a history class with Isla, Olivia, and Abigail, and your teacher just asked a super cool question: Who waved goodbye to the Greek Olympics in 393 AD?
Emperor Nero
Emperor Theodosius I
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
Zeus
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine you're at the Olympics, cheering on your favorite athletes alongside David, Scarlett, and Benjamin. Suddenly, the Olympic torch blazes by, lighting up everyone's faces with excitement. This iconic flame is more than just a pretty sight; it symbolizes something very special. What does it represent?
Peace
Victory
Athletic prowess
The Games' Greek origins
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine you're at a trivia night with Noah, Benjamin, and Sophia. The next question pops up, and it's your turn to shine: How many countries participated in the first Summer Olympic Games?
200
24
11
14
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey there! Abigail, Aiden, and Arjun are having a debate. They're curious about the Olympic rings' colors. What do you think those vibrant colors represent?
The different sports
Colors found on all national flags
The founding countries
The five continents
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey there! Abigail, Ethan, and Liam were having a heated debate about past Olympic sports. Can you settle it? Which of these was once an Olympic sport?
Cricket
Tug of war
Baseball
Skateboarding
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey there, sports fans! Aiden, Noah, and Arjun are having a heated debate about the history of the Winter Olympics. Can you help them settle it? When were the first Winter Olympic Games held?
1896
1924
1932
1948
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine you're in the Olympics before 1912, and you've just won! Michael, Avery, and Harper are wondering, what would your medal be made of?
Bronze
Gold-plated material
Silver
Solid gold
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