Ancient History
In which country did the Olympics originate?
Greece
This event, in which participants must run, bike, and swim, was added in the year 2000
Triathlon
This "lightning fast" sprinter shattered the 100- and 200-meter records in 2008
Usain Bolt
Which was the first Latin American city to host the Olympics?
Mexico City
What medal is awarded to the competitor finishing third in an Olympic event?
Bronze
When were the first known Olympic Games held?
A. 776 B.C. B. 879 B.C. C. 1237 D. 1886
A. 776 B.C.
Skateboarding and this other event that requires a board debuted at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo
Surfing
Nadia Comaneci was awarded the first-ever perfect 10 in this women's gymnastics event
the uneven bars
Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?
The United States of America
The Olympic games in Greece were held how often?
Every four years
Which city were the first modern Olympic Games held?
Athens
This style of dance will make its debut at the 2024 Summer Olympics
Breakdancing
Which athlete has won the most Olympic medals in total?
Michael Phelps (28 medals)
Which American city hosted the Summer Olympics in 1984?
Los Angeles
In what year did the Olympic flag debut?
A. 1900 B. 1910 C. 1920 D. 1930
C. 1920
The Olympics were first held to honor which Greek god?
Zeus
Which racket sport made its Olympic debut in 1992?
Badminton
This soccer superstar won a gold medal for Argentina in the 2008 Olympic games
Lionel Messi
The USA and what other country boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics?
China
What do the Olympic rings represent?
Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceana (also acceptable: the five inhabitable continents)
Which ancient Greek mythical figure is said to have founded the Olympics?
Heracles (Roman name, Hercules)
This Olympic sport is played with stones and brooms
Curling
Which American woman, nicknamed "Flo-Jo," holds Olympic records for the 100m and 200m?
Florence Griffith-Joyner
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is based in which European country?
Switzerland
The official motto of the Olympics is "Citius, Altius, Fortius" which in English translates to "Faster, Higher, _____ ?"
Stronger