Olympic Games Quiz

What does the Olympic motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' mean?

• Faster, Stronger, Higher

• Higher, Stronger, Faster

• Stronger, Faster, Higher

• Faster, Higher, Stronger

When were the first modern Olympic Games held?

• 1924

• 1896

• 1900

• 1936

In which year did women first compete in the Olympics?

• 1936

• 1896

• 1900

• 1924

What was the only prize given to winners at the ancient Olympic Games?

• Bronze medals

• Silver medals

• Gold medals

• Wreaths of wild olive branches

Who was the driving force behind the revival of the Olympic Games?

• Baron Pierre de Coubertin

• Hercules

• Emperor Theodosius I

• Zeus

Which event was added to the Olympics in 1924?

• Winter Games

• Youth Olympic Games

• Summer Games

• Paralympic Games

What was the first Olympic event?

• Wrestling

• Stade, a footrace

• Pentathlon

• Chariot racing

Which country led a boycott of the 1980 Moscow Games?

• United States

• Soviet Union

• Germany

• Canada