10 Facts About the Olympics Quiz

When did the first Olympic Games take place?

• 393AD

• 1896

• 776BC

• 1924

Who banned the Greek Olympics in 393 AD?

• Hestia

• Zeus

• Emperor Theodosius I

• Baron Pierre de Coubertin

What does the Olympic torch symbolize?

• Peace

• Victory

• Greek origins

• Friendship

How many countries participated in the first Summer Olympic Games?

• 50

• 200

• 11

• 14

What do the Olympic rings represent?

• Strength

• Unity

• Victory

• Speed

Which of these was once an Olympic sport?

• Motor boat sailing

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Tennis

When were the first Winter Olympic Games held?

• 1924

• 1948

• 1896

• 1936

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

• Actors

• Painters

• Singers

• Dancers

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

• 1896

• 1948

• 1924

• 1912

What is one of the main goals of the modern Olympic Games?

• Winning

• Making friends

• Breaking records

• Earning money