Olympics Timeline Quiz

In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held?

• 1936

• 1900

• 1896

• 1920

What type of medal was not awarded in the first Olympic Games?

• Platinum

• Bronze

• Silver

• Gold

Who was the youngest medalist in the Olympics in 1936?

• Inge Sorensen

• Abebe Bikila

• Alfred Askainen

• Martin Mein

What was the longest competition in Olympic history?

• A marathon

• A horse-riding competition

• A wing match

• A swimming match

Which country did Abebe Bikila represent?

• Ethiopia

• Denmark

• Greece

• Canada

In which year did the Olympic Games not take place due to war?

• 1916

• 1924

• 1948

• 1936

What sport did the Canadian team win in the 1924 Olympics?

• Swimming

• Basketball

• Ice hockey

• Soccer

How many Olympic colors are there in the flag of every country?

• Four

• Two

• Five

• Three

What year was the Olympic Games held in 2012?

• London

• Beijing

• Rio

• Athens

At what age did a competitor participate in a horse-riding competition in 2016?

• Seventy

• Eighty

• Seventy-one

• Sixty