Olympic Games History Quiz

When were the first officially recorded Olympic Games held?

• 776 AD

• 200 BC

• 500 BC

• 1000 AD

Who could compete in the Ancient Olympic Games?

• Freeborn Greek men

• Women

• Slaves

• Foreigners

When did the decline of the Olympic Games begin in the Roman Empire?

• 393 AD

• 100 AD

• 500 AD

• 200 BC

Who revived the Olympic Games in the 19th century?

• Heracles

• Zeus

• Emperor Theodosius I

• Baron Pierre de Coubertin

Where were the first modern Olympic Games held after their revival?

• Rome, Italy

• Paris, France

• Athens, Greece

• London, UK

Who designed the Olympic symbol?

• Zeus

• Heracles

• Baron Pierre de Coubertin

• Emperor Theodosius I

What do the five Olympic rings represent?

• Five elements of nature

• Five ancient Greek gods

• Five continents united by the Olympics

• Five Olympic values

How many official Olympic sports are there?

• 28

• 35

• 20

• 50

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

• 2000

• 2012

• 1996

• 1988

What is the longest standing Olympic record?

• Long jump

• High jump

• 100m sprint

• Marathon