10 Facts About the Olympics Quiz

When did the first Olympic Games take place?

• 1924

• 1896

• 393AD

• 776BC

Who banned the Greek Olympics in 393 AD?

• Baron Pierre de Coubertin

• Hestia

• Emperor Theodosius I

• Zeus

What is the Olympic torch a reminder of?

• The Greek God of sky and weather

• The first modern Olympics

• The first Winter Olympics

• The Games' Greek origins

How many countries participated in the first Summer Olympic Games?

• 11

• 20

• 14

• 200

What do the five colors of the Olympic rings represent?

• The continents

• The host cities

• Colors found on the flags of all participating nations

• The original sports

Which of these sports used to be an Olympic sport?

• Basketball

• Motor boat sailing

• Tennis

• Swimming

When were the first Winter Olympic Games held?

• 1896

• 1924

• 1936

• 1948

Which type of artists participated in the Olympics from 1921-1948?

• Singers

• Actors

• Painters

• Dancers

Until what year were first-place Olympic medals made of solid gold?

• 1924

• 1912

• 1948

• 1896

What special material will be included in the Paris 2024 Olympic medals?

• Bronze from Australia

• Iron from the Eiffel Tower

• Gold from ancient Greece

• Silver from the USA