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WorksheetsHistory of the Olympic Games
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
The Olympic Games began in Olympia, …. in 776 BC.
Greece
Rome
Italy
Sacred truce during the games in ancient times meant that…
city-states finished their conflicts
spectators could travel much
sportsmen had to honour Theodosius
The first sporting events during ancient Olympics DID NOT include…
gymnastics
javelin
discus
The ancient Olympics did not allow … to compete.
women
soldiers
philosophers
In 393 AD the Emperor of … banned the Olympics as a pagan practice.
Rome
Russia
Greece
Who renewed the Olympic Games in 1896?
French nobleman Pierre de Coubertin
Roman Emperor Theodosius
Olympic god Zeus
Initials IOC is referred to …
International Olympic Committee
Individual Open Club
International Olive Cross
Which was the first host city of the modern Olympic Games?
Athens
Rome
Moscow
There is the gap between Winter and Summer Olympics in …
two years
four years
no gap
Why were Olympic Games in 1936-1948 cancelled?
Because of the World War I and World War II
Because of Theodosius
Because of bad weather
The first winter Olympics were introduced in …
1924
1900
1962
Olympic interlocking rings on the flag represent…
five continents
five days of the week
five as the highest point
The aim of the Olympic Games is …
to help build a more peaceful world
to win more medals
to impress other countries
