Olympic Games History Quiz

Who is credited with establishing the ancient Olympic Games in honor of Zeus?

• Baron Pierre de Coubertin

• Theodosius I

• Heracles

• Pindar

What is one theory for why the ancient Olympic Games ceased?

• They were replaced by the modern Olympics

• A natural disaster destroyed the site

• They were abolished by the Roman Emperor Theodosius I

• They lost popularity over time

In what year did the first official modern Olympic Games take place?

• 1900

• 1896

• 1894

• 1890

Which of the following was NOT a sport in which women competed in the 1900 Paris Olympics?

• Tennis

• Sailing

• Croquet

• Boxing

What do the five Olympic rings symbolize?

• The five Olympic values

• The five founding countries of the modern Olympics

• The five continents

• The five original sports of the Olympics

Which Olympic Games were known as the 'Nazi Olympics'?

• 1924 Paris

• 1936 Berlin

• 1948 London

• 1980 Moscow

Who was the first modern Olympic champion?

• Charlotte Cooper

• James Connelly

• Michael Phelps

• Oscar Swan

Which athlete holds the record for the most Olympic medals won by a man?

• Usain Bolt

• Michael Phelps

• Carl Lewis

• Mark Spitz

What was the first Olympic event to be televised?

• 1960 Rome Games

• 1924 Paris Games

• 1936 Berlin Games

• 1948 London Games

Which movie holds the record for the highest-grossing film about the Olympics?

• Miracle

• Blades of Glory

• Cool Runnings

• Chariots of Fire