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10 questions about the history of the Olympic Games. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by SeanRob. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
SeanRob

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
302,011

Updated
Jul 12 24

# Qns
10

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Average

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Olympic games were started by the ancient Greeks to honor which god? Hint

Hercules

Athena

Zeus

Mars

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these was not one of the original Olympic sports? Hint

Javelin Throw

Shotput

Wrestling

Boxing

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which sport includes takedowns, escapes, and reversals? Hint

Boxing

Track

Gymnastics

Wrestling

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Question 4 of 10

4. What year were the first Winter Olympic Games held? Hint

1932

1910

1920

1924

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these is not an Olympic Sport? Hint

Trampoline

Curling

Bowling

Discus Throw

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which city were the 2004 Summer Olympics held? Hint

St. Louis

Beijing

Paris

Athens

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Question 7 of 10

7. The first Olympic Games to be held in America were held in what year? Hint

1904

1894

1927

1930

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Question 8 of 10

8. Soccer is an Olympic sport.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where were the 2008 Summer Olympics held? Hint

Paris

Beijing

Honolulu

Mexico City

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many events are there in the modern day Summer and Winter Olympic Games? Hint

500

100

200

400

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Olympic games were started by the ancient Greeks to honor which god?

Answer: Zeus

In the original Olympic Games, there were not gold, silver, and bronze medals like there are today. There was only one champion of each sport, and he lived a life of luxury for pleasing Zeus. Zeus was the most powerful of the Greek gods, and the champions of each event were believed to be watched over by Zeus.

2. Which of these was not one of the original Olympic sports?

Answer: Shotput

Many people make the mistake of thinking that the shotput was one of the original events, but it actually was not made an olympic event until a couple hundred years after the creation of the Olympics.

3. Which sport includes takedowns, escapes, and reversals?

Answer: Wrestling

In wrestling, a takedown is worth 2 points, an escape is worth one point, and a reversal is worth two points. The only other way to score is to get back points.

4. What year were the first Winter Olympic Games held?

Answer: 1924

The original Winter Olympics held in 1924 were not in conjunction with the Summer Olympics. The first Winter Olympics were originally called The International Winter Sports week.

5. Which of these is not an Olympic Sport?

Answer: Bowling

Even though bowling is one of the most played sports in the world, it is still not an Olympic Sport.

6. Which city were the 2004 Summer Olympics held?

Answer: Athens

Even though it was anticipated that St. Louis was going to host the the 2004 Summer Olympics, because of the 100-year anniverary of the 1904 Olympics, the Olympic committee decided to hold the Olympics where they originally started, in Athens, Greece.

7. The first Olympic Games to be held in America were held in what year?

Answer: 1904

The first Olympic Games in America were held in St. Louis, MO, the same year as the St. Louis World's fair.

8. Soccer is an Olympic sport.

Answer: True

Soccer is the most played sport in the world, and it's no wonder that it is an Olympic sport. It is the national sport of many countries and is greatly celebrated.

9. Where were the 2008 Summer Olympics held?

Answer: Beijing

The stadium the athletes participated in was called the Bird's Nest, for its unique design.

10. How many events are there in the modern day Summer and Winter Olympic Games?

Answer: 400

It is very amazing, considering there were only about 5 events in the original Olympic Games.

Source: Author SeanRob

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