Olympics History Quiz

Where were the first Ancient Olympic Games held?

• Rome

• Athens

• Olympia

• Sparta

In which year were the first Modern Olympic Games held?

• 1896

• 1900

• 1912

• 1920

Which city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics?

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Brisbane

• Perth

Which sport was added to the Olympics in 1964?

• Basketball

• Volleyball

• Tennis

• Badminton

What was the main controversy at the 1972 Munich Olympics?

• Doping scandal

• Judging errors

• Terrorist attack

• Boycott by several countries

Who is considered the father of the Modern Olympic Games?

• Pierre de Coubertin

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Jules Rimet

• Juan Antonio Samaranch

Which country has hosted the Winter Olympics the most times?

• Canada

• United States

• Norway

• Switzerland

Which sport was reintroduced to the Olympics in 2016 after being absent since 1904?

• Golf

• Rugby

• Baseball

• Softball

In which year did the Olympics first feature female athletes?

• 1900

• 1920

• 1936

• 1948

Which city will host the 2024 Summer Olympics?

• Los Angeles

• Paris

• Tokyo

• London