10 Facts About the Olympics Quiz

When did the first Olympic Games take place?

• 776BC

• 393AD

• 1924

• 1896

Why were the Olympic Games cancelled in 393 AD?

• Due to a war

• Lack of interest

• Because of a plague

• Emperor Theodosius I banned them

What does the Olympic torch symbolize?

• Victory

• Peace

• Unity

• The Games' Greek origins

How many countries participated in the first Summer Olympic Games?

• 14

• 50

• 11

• 200

What do the five colors of the Olympic rings represent?

• The original sports

• Colors found on the flags of all participating nations

• The host cities

• The continents

Which of these sports used to be part of the Olympic Games?

• Swimming

• Basketball

• Motor boat sailing

• Tennis

When were the first Winter Olympic Games held?

• 1896

• 1924

• 1948

• 1936

Which type of artists participated in the Olympics from 1921-1948?

• Singers

• Actors

• Dancers

• Painters

Until what year were first-place Olympic medals made of solid gold?

• 1912

• 1900

• 1920

• 1936

What is one of the main goals of the modern Olympic Games besides sporting glory?

• Making friends

• Earning money

• Winning medals

• Breaking records