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1
Where were the 1896 Olympic games held?
Paris, France.
London, Great Britain.
Athens, Greece.
New York, United states.
2
How many events were held in the 1896 Athens Olympics?
11.
36.
43.
122.
3
When did the Olympic symbol of 5 interlocking rings on a white background first appear?
Antwerp, 1920.
London, 1912.
Athens, 1896.
Paris, 1924
4
What host country is the only country not to win a gold medal when the Olympics was held there?
Canada: 1976 Montreal Games.
Greece: 1896 Athens Games.
Spain: 1992 Barcelona Games
South Korea: 1988 Seoul Games.
5
Why did the Olympic Games cease in A.D. 393?
The Roman emperor banned all pagan festivals.
Mt Vesuvius erupted destroying Pompeii.
The Greeks were at war with Troy.
The Greeks no longer honoured Zeus.
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In which years were the Olympic Games not held?
1916, 1940, 1944.
1914, 1918, 1942.
1912, 1916, 1944.
1912, 1940, 1944.
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When were the first winter Olympics held?
January 25 to February 5, 1924, in France.
July 25 to August 5, 1924, in France.
January 25 to February 5, 1928, in Holland.
July 25 to August 5, 1928, in Holland.
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How is the Olympic Torch lit?
With the eternal flame in Athens
With lava from Mt. Vesuvius
With a mirror and the sun
With a bonfire
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By 648 B.C. which other events had been added to the Olympics?
Pentathlon, boxing and chariot racing.
Gymnastics, weightlifting and wrestling.
Decathlon, high jump and shot put.
Long jump, javelin, and the marathon.
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How many events were held at the first recorded Olympic Games?
6.
43.
3.
1.
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Why were the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games boycotted by many countries?
Russia had invaded Afghanistan.
Western athletes were afraid to go to communist Russia.
Russia athletes were using performance enhancing drugs.
Because of the Cold War between Russia and America.
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Why is the length of a marathon 26.2 miles?
It symbolizes Helen of Troy's birthday
It is the length of the original Olympic races.
It is the distance between the Greek cities of Marathon and Athens.
It is the distance Odysseus traveled in The Odyssey
13
How much gold is in a gold medal?
6 grams
4 ounces
1 ounce
20 grams
14
When were the modern Olympics first held?
1642 A.D.
1920 A.D.
1896 A.D.
1769 A.D.
15
When were the first recorded Olympic Games held?
67 A.D.
393 A.D.
1896 A.D.
776 B.C.
16
When and where did women first compete at the Olympics?
1900, Paris.
1924, Paris.
1912, London.
1896, Athens.
17
What sports were introduced into the 1896 Olympic Games?
Gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting.
Soccer, archery and diving.
Sailing, javelin and pentathlon.
Shooting, fencing and tennis.
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What was the only event at the first recorded Olympic Games?
The chariot race
Pentathlon-foot race, long jump, discus, javelin, wrestling.
The diaulos, a 400 metre race.
The stade, a 192 metre foot race.
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At first who were the only people allowed to compete?
Greeks
Freeborn male citizens of Greece
Greek and Roman citizens.
Slaves
20
What city is hosting the 2020 Olympic Games?
Cape Town, South Africa
Paris, France
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tokyo, Japan
21
How long is an Olympiad?
10 years
16 kilometres
4 years
4 miles
22
Where did the Olympic games originate.
Greece.
Persia.
Troy.
Rome.
23
How many athletes competed in the 1896 Athens Olympics?
1085.
280.
597.
1253.
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What was the prize for winning an event in the Ancient Olympics?
A special door for your house
A linen toga
A gold medal
An olive leaf wreath
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How many female athletes competed in the first modern Olympics of 1896?
0.
3.
10.
6.
