13 questions
What ancient civilization started the Olympic Games?
China
Egypt
Rome
Greece
What city did the Olympics originate in?
Athens
Sparta
Olympia
Thebes
The Olympic Games were held in honor of this Greek god:
Nike
Zeus
Hercules
Athena
Select two events that were held in the ancient Olympic Games
Swimming
Short Sprint
Clay Shooting
Wrestling
Archery
How long did the very first Olympic Games last for?
1 day
2 days
5 days
7 days
In Greek mythology, there was a goddess who personified victory. In modern day Olympics, this goddess is still represented by athletes from all over the world. Who is she?
Venus
Zeus
Nike
Athena
The 2004 Summer Olympics' motto was "Welcome Home". Where were the Games held that year?
Sydney, Australia
Atlanta, USA
London, England
Athens, Greece
When were the first ever Winter Olympics held?
1854
1900
1924
1980
Which nation has the highest number of combined Summer and Winter Olympic medals?
France
Russia
USA
China
Which nation has the highest number of medals in the Winter Olympics?
USA
Norway
Switzerland
Austria
There have been four new events added to the 2020 Olympics. Select two of them.
Squash
Sport Climbing
Darts
Skateboarding
Chess
Has Zimbabwe ever won a gold medal at the Olympic Games?
No
Yes
Does Ms. Williams personally know a Zimbabwean gold medal winner?
No
Yes