True or False?
Women were allowed to compete and attend the first Olympics.
False
100
What has been the biggest influence in the Modern Olympics?
Money
100
Which sport is NOT an Olympic event?
Basketball,
Squash,
Volleyball,
Ice Hockey
Squash
100
Michael Jordan was apart of this 1992 "Dream Team" in the Barcelona Olympics?
Basketball
100
Where will the summer 2016 be held?
Rio de Janeiro Brazil
200
The ancient Olympic games honored what Greek God?
Zeus
200
What are the 3 medals given to the top 3 finishers?
Gold, Silver, Bronze
200
Which sport is NOT an Olympic event?
Cricket,
Swimming,
Weight Lifting,
Gymnastics
Cricket
200
Gabby Douglas was the first black olympian to win the women's all around in this Olympic sport?
Gymnastics
200
The Winter Olympics are held every how many years?
Every 4 years
300
How Long was the earliest recorded footrace?
183 meters or 200 yards
300
Pierre De Coubertin lead the way to reinstate the Olympics, what country was he from?
France
300
Which sport is NOT an Olympic event?
Soccer,
Wrestling,
Figure Skating,
Lacrosse
Lacrosse
300
If you blink too fast you'll miss him just like lightning, this famous Olympic athlete is known to be the fastest man in the world.
Usain Bolt
300
Where were the first (Ancient) Olympics held
Greece, Olympia, Peloponnesian Peninsula
400
Name 2 competitions in the original Olympic games?
Music, Oratory, Theater Performance
400
What were the only 2 reasons the Olympics were not held?
World War I and World War II
400
Which sport is NOT an Olympic event?
Curling,
Luge,
Table Tennis,
Bowling
Bowling
400
It's a bird! it's a plane? No it's a Fish?! This Olympic athlete has not only the most decorated Olympic swimmer, but also the most decorated olympic in any sport, who is this?
Michael Phelps
400
In what Country is the International Olympic Committee headquartered?
Switzerland
500
What group started competing in the Olympics that influenced the addition of sports such as wrestling, spear throwing, and jumping?
Spartans
500
This unseasonal change was made in 1924 to the Olympics
The winter Olympic games were added.
500
Which sport is NOT an Olympic event?
Skeleton,
Baseball,
Trampoline,
Fencing
Baseball
500
This famous Olympic Athlete hurdled his way into the Berlin Olympics, but was first noticed at THE Ohio State University.
Jesse Owens
500
What virus is is threatening many athletes in this years summer Olympics?