Olympics Quiz

What year did the first ancient Olympic Games take place?

• 776 BC

• 393 AD

• 2020 AD

• 1896 AD

What was the punishment for married women caught watching the ancient Olympic Games?

• Fined

• Imprisoned

• Thrown off a cliff

• Banned from the city

Which of the following was NOT an event in the ancient Olympic Games?

• Javelin throw

• Pancration

• Marathon

• Chariot racing

Who was responsible for creating the modern Olympic Games?

• Baron de Coubertin

• Zeus

• Michael Phelps

• Helene de Portales

What do the five rings on the Olympic flag represent?

• Five Olympic values

• Five continents

• Five ancient gods

• Five sports

In which year were women first allowed to compete in the Olympic Games?

• 1900

• 1924

• 1896

• 1948

What is the purpose of the Olympic flame?

• To link ancient and modern games

• To symbolize peace

• To represent the athletes' spirit

• To honor the host city

Which organization is responsible for organizing the Olympic Games?

• WHO

• IOC

• FIFA

• UNESCO

What are the Paralympic Games?

• Games for amateur athletes

• Games for children

• Games for disabled athletes

• Games for retired athletes

Who is the most successful Olympic athlete of all time?

• Simone Biles

• Usain Bolt

• Larissa Latynina

• Michael Phelps