Olympic Games

Where was the first summer Olympic Games held upon its return in the year 1896?

In what year did the Christian Roman Emperor Theodosius ban all pagan practices including the Olympic Games?

Where are the 2022 Winter Olympics being held?

• Beijing, China

• Salt Lake City, USA

• Chamonix, France

• Sochi, Russia

Which Winter Olympic Event was added for the 1998 Games in Nagano, Japan?

• Figure Skating

• Snowboarding

• Hockey

• Biathlon

What is the term used to describe a country is refusing to send high ranking officials to the Winter Olympics?

Olympic athletes originally wore:

• Loin cloths

• Nothing

• Skirts

If there was a war between one or more of the Greek city-states during an Olympic year:

• Those at war could no participate

• There was a truce until after the games

The goddess of victory who watched over the athletic contests was known as:

• Nike

• Reebok

Olympic winners were awarded:

• A wreath of olive branches

• A gold medal

The ancient Olympics had a rugged event called the pancratium that combined boxing and wrestling. Every maneuver was allowed in this event except biting and:

• Gouging out the opponents eyes

• Swearing