Ancient Olympics
Modern Olympics
Summer Olympics
Winter Olympics
Misc. Olympics
100

When did the ancient Olympics begin?

776 B.C., but many say the Olympics were 500 years old then.

100

The Olympic motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius", which is Latin for these 3 comparative words.

What is "Faster, Higher, Stronger"

100

Where was the first Summer Olympics held?

Athens, Greece

100

This team sport is popular in Canada and uses brooms.

What is Curling

100

Which city has hosted the Olympics three times?

Where is London, England

200

Where were the ancient Olympics held?

Olympia, Greece

200

In what year were the Olympics revived?

1896

200

This event takes place on waves in the ocean.

What is Surfing

200

A type of ice skating that focuses on form and technique, and is done solo or in pairs.

figure skating

200

Which material is the Gold medal mostly made of?

92% Silver

300

Who could compete in the ancient Olympics?

Men who spoke Greek

300

About how many countries compete in the Olympics?

200

300

This event requires hitting a target from far away and is one of the oldest methods of hunting.

What is Archery

300

Where are the 2022 Winter Olympics held?

What is Beijing, China

300

During the Parade of Nations at every opening ceremony, which special country always enters last?

What is the host country


400

Name two of the main events held during the ancient Olympics?

Running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration and equestrian events

400

What do the five rings of the Olympic Symbol stand for?

The five inhabited continents

400

This event features masks and special "foils" when pitting two athletes against each other. 

What is Fencing

400

This fast sport is done on a snowy slope.

What is Downhill Skiing

400

Which organization is the governing body of the Olympic Games?

What is the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

500

T or F:  A separate festival called the Heraean Games, dedicated to the goddess and wife of Zeus, Hera, was created for women. 

True

500

In which of the Olympic games did the torch relay start for the first time?

Berlin Games in 1936

500

What recent sports will be in the 2024 Summer Olympics?

What are Skateboarding, Sport Climbing, Surfing. Implementation Breakdancing will debut in 2024. 

500

Where were the 2018 Winter Olympic games held?

PyeongChang, Korea

500

What are the official languages of the games? 

What are English and French, plus the language of the host country.