Olympic Games Quiz

What are the Olympic Games?

• A cooking competition

• A science fair

• A festival for musicians

• A gathering of the best athletes from around the world

What do winners of Olympic events receive?

• A gold medal for first place

• A trophy

• A certificate

• A ribbon

Where did the earliest Olympic Games take place?

• In ancient China

• In ancient Egypt

• In ancient Rome

• In ancient Greece

What did winners receive in the ancient Olympic Games?

• A crown of wild olive branches

• A gold medal

• A silver cup

• A bronze statue

Who can compete in the Olympics today?

• Men and women from over 200 countries

• Only Greek men

• Only soldiers

• Only people from Europe

What are the Paralympic Games?

• Games for children

• Games for musicians

• Games for athletes with disabilities

• Games for artists

When did the games that became the Paralympics begin?

• In the 1940s

• In the 1800s

• In the 1600s

• In the 2000s

What is a new sport added to the Olympics?

• Soccer

• Tennis

• Basketball

• Surfing

What is one difference between ancient and modern Olympics?

• Runners still run barefoot

• Runners now wear specially designed shoes

• Only men can compete

• Only Greeks can compete

What is a winter sport in the Olympics?

• Swimming

• Cycling

• Figure skating

• Running