Olympic History Quiz

When were the first modern Olympic Games held?

• 1892

• 1896

• 1900

• 1904

Which city hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics?

• Beijing

• London

• Rio de Janeiro

• Tokyo

Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?

• Usain Bolt

• Michael Phelps

• Carl Lewis

• Larisa Latynina

In which year did the Winter Olympics first take place?

• 1920

• 1924

• 1928

• 1932

Which country has won the most Olympic medals in history?

• Great Britain

• China

• Russia

• United States

What is the official motto of the Olympic Games?

• "Faster, Higher, Stronger"

• "Unity in Diversity"

• "One World, One Dream"

• "Together for a Shared Future"

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Which sport made its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

• Skateboarding

• Rugby

• Golf

• Baseball

How many gold medals did Great Britain win in the 2016 Rio Olympics?

• 22

• 27

• 29

• 31

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Which athlete has won the most gold medals in a single Olympic Games?

• Mark Spitz

• Michael Phelps

• Paavo Nurmi

• Jesse Owens

What is the distance of the Olympic marathon race?

• 24 miles

• 25 miles

• 26 miles

• 26.2 miles