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History of the Olympic Games

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Olympic Games began in Olympia, …. in 776 BC.

a)

Greece

b)

Rome

c)

Italy

2.

Sacred truce during the games in ancient times meant that…

a)

city-states finished their conflicts

b)

spectators could travel much

c)

sportsmen had to honour Theodosius

3.

The first sporting events during ancient Olympics DID NOT include…

a)

gymnastics

b)

javelin

c)

discus

4.

The ancient Olympics did not allow … to compete.

a)

women

b)

soldiers

c)

philosophers

5.

In 393 AD the Emperor of … banned the Olympics as a pagan practice.

a)

Rome

b)

Russia

c)

Greece

6.

Who renewed the Olympic Games in 1896?

a)

French nobleman Pierre de Coubertin

b)

Roman Emperor Theodosius

c)

Olympic god Zeus

7.

Initials IOC is referred to …

a)

International Olympic Committee

b)

Individual Open Club

c)

International Olive Cross

8.

Which was the first host city of the modern Olympic Games?

a)

Athens

b)

Rome

c)

Moscow

9.

There is the gap between Winter and Summer Olympics in …

a)

two years

b)

four years

c)

no gap

10.

Why were Olympic Games in 1936-1948 cancelled?

a)

Because of the World War I and World War II

b)

Because of Theodosius

c)

Because of bad weather

11.

The first winter Olympics were introduced in …

a)

1924

b)

1900

c)

1962

12.

Olympic interlocking rings on the flag represent…

a)

five continents

b)

five days of the week

c)

five as the highest point

13.

The aim of the Olympic Games is …

a)

to help build a more peaceful world

b)

to win more medals

c)

to impress other countries