Question 1

When were the first known Olympics held?

Accepted Answer

776 BC

Answer

400 BC

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3000 BC

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200 AD

Question 2

Who were the earliest Olympic winners honored with?

Accepted Answer

A crown of olive leaves

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A trophy

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A gold medal

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A silver cup

Question 3

In the earliest Olympics, who was allowed to compete?

Accepted Answer

Only men

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Both men and women, but separate events

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Only women

Answer

Both men and women

Question 4

What was the length of the race track in the earliest Olympics?

Accepted Answer

192 meters

Answer

100 meters

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800 meters

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400 meters

Question 5

Which event in the earliest Olympics involved ultimate fighting?

Accepted Answer

Pancreation

Answer

Long jump

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Javelin throw

Answer

Wrestling

Question 6

When were the Olympics revived after being banned by the Romans?

Accepted Answer

1896

Answer

1840

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1700

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1750

Question 7

How often are the Olympics held?

Accepted Answer

Every four years

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Every eight years

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Every two years

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Every six years

Question 8

How many sports are currently part of the Olympics?

Accepted Answer

33

Answer

75

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20

Answer

50

Question 9

What do the five rings of the Olympic symbol represent?

Accepted Answer

The five inhabited continents of the world

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The five elements of nature

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The five largest countries in the world

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The five original Olympic sports

Question 10

Why were the colors of blue, yellow, black, green, red, and white chosen for the Olympic flag?

Accepted Answer

Because every nation's flag contains at least one of them

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To represent the diversity of the world

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They represent the five original Olympic sports

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They were the favorite colors of the Olympic founder

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