Olympic Torch Relay Quiz

When did the modern tradition of the Olympic Torch Relay begin?

• 1936

• 1924

• 1948

• 1952

Where was the torch lit for the first modern Olympic Torch Relay?

• Athens, Greece

• Berlin, Germany

• Olympia, Greece

• Rome, Italy

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What was the purpose of the sacred truce in ancient Greek times?

• To honor the gods

• To allow safe passage to Olympia and back

• To celebrate the harvest

• To mark the end of the games

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Who proposed including a torch relay in the Summer Games held in Berlin?

• Carl Diem

• Pierre de Coubertin

• Avery Brundage

• Juan Antonio Samaranch

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What did the first modern Torch Relay require to be built?

• New stadiums

• Roads

• Hotels

• Bridges

What did messengers wear when announcing the sacred truce in ancient Greece?

• Olive leaf crowns

• Golden robes

• Silver bracelets

• Bronze helmets

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