Question 1

In Ancient Greek times, Olympic athletes competed naked.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 2

Where were the first Olympic Games hosted back in 776 BC?

Accepted Answer

Greece - In 393 AD, the Roman Emperor Theodosius I banned the Olympic Games for religious reasons, claiming that they encouraged paganism.

Question 3

What year were women first permitted to compete in the Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

1900  - Pictured is Charlotte Cooper of the United Kingdom, the first female Olympic champion, in the 1900 Games.

Question 4

What was the first U.S. state to host the Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Missouri

Question 5

The first modern-day Olympic Games were held in 1896 in what Greek city?

Accepted Answer

Athens

Question 6

Which country has the most Olympic gold medals?

Accepted Answer

The United States

Question 7

With 28 medals, who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?

Accepted Answer

Michael Phelps

Question 8

Which Olympic Games were the first to be televised?

Accepted Answer

Berlin 1936

Question 9

This Jamaican athlete holds the record for being the fastest man in history.

Accepted Answer

Usain Bolt

Question 10

The oldest person to ever win an Olympic gold medal was 63 years old.

Accepted Answer

false Sweden's Oscar Swahn took gold for shooting in 1920 at the age of 72.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a color of one of the Olympic rings?

Accepted Answer

Purple

Question 12

Across 32 sports, how many events will be at this year's 2024 Olympics?

Accepted Answer

329

Question 13

What is the Olympics' official motto?

Accepted Answer

“Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together” - In Latin, it is “Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter”

Question 14

What year did Paris last host the Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

1924

Question 15

The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place in which country?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 16

Where will the 2028 Summer Olympic Games take place?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles, USA

Olympics Trivia

2) Where were the first Olympic Games hosted back in 776 BC?