Ancient Olympic Games Quiz

Who is credited with establishing the ancient Olympic Games?

• Achilles

• Heracles (Hercules)

• Zeus

• Odysseus

Where were the ancient Olympic Games held?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Olympia

• Corinth

What was the primary focus of the rituals performed during the ancient Olympic Games?

• Athena

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Poseidon

What prize was awarded to winners of events in the ancient Olympic Games?

• Gold medals

• Olive wreaths

• Silver coins

• Bronze statues

In what year were the Olympic Games banned by Roman Emperor Theodosius I?

• 1896 AD

• 776 BC

• 393 AD

• 1453 AD

Who was responsible for reviving the modern Olympic Games in 1896?

• James Connolly

• Pierre de Coubertin

• Jesse Owens

• Michael Phelps

Which of the following was a significant moment in the modern Olympic Games?

• The first women's competition in 1900

• The bombing of Salt Lake City in 2002

• Jesse Owens' four gold medals in 1936

• All of the above

Which of the following athletes was the first modern Olympic champion?

• Pierre de Coubertin

• Carl Lewis

• James Connolly

• Mark Spitz

Which year marked the revival of the Olympic Games after their banishment in 393 AD?

• 1900

• 1936

• 1896

• 1912

Which significant event took place during the 1972 Munich Olympics?

• The "Miracle on Ice"

• Jesse Owens' victory

• The Munich Massacre

• Nadia Comăneci's perfect 10