The Olympic Games

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. The Olympic games were started by the ancient Greeks to honor which god? Hercules Athena Zeus Mars

2. Which of these was not one of the original Olympic sports? Shotput Wrestling Javelin Throw Boxing

3. Which sport includes takedowns, escapes, and reversals? Wrestling Gymnastics Boxing Track

4. What year were the first Winter Olympic Games held? 1932 1910 1920 1928

5. Which of these is not an Olympic Sport? Curling Trampoline Discus Throw Bowling

6. Which city were the 2004 Summer Olympics held? Beijing St. Louis Athens Paris

7. The first Olympic Games to be held in America were held in what year? 1930 1927 1904 1894

8. Soccer is an Olympic sport. True False

9. Where were the 2008 Summer Olympics held? Paris Mexico City Honolulu Beijing

10. How many events are there in the modern day Summer and Winter Olympic Games? 100 500 400 200