Timeline of the Olympics: From Ancient Greece to Modern Times
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Timeline of the Olympics: From Ancient Greece to Modern Times

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Where were the inaugural Olympic games held?

  • Athens, Greece
  • Delphi, Greece
  • Sparta, Greece
  • Olympia, Greece (correct)

    • Who was the first recorded Olympic champion?

  • Zeus
  • Baron Pierre de Coubertin
  • A cook named Coroebus (correct)
  • Alexander the Great

    • What event marked the first Olympic champion in recorded history?

  • Footrace (correct)
  • Discus throw
  • Wrestling
  • Javelin throw

    • Who was responsible for ending the ancient Olympics in 394 A.D.?

    <p>Emperor Theodosius I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year were the Olympics revived in Athens?

    <p>1896</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason behind the revival of the Olympic Games in Athens in 1896?

    <p>To promote athleticism and peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the beginning of the modern Olympics?

    <p>The ideals of international peace and sportsmanship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about Wilma Rudolph's win at the 1960 Olympics?

    <p>She overcame polio to win three gold medals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the 1980 Moscow Olympics boycotted by 65 nations?

    <p>Due to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics?

    <p>It was boycotted by 14 Eastern Bloc countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the 1992 'Dream Team' comprised of?

    <p>NBA stars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about the 2004 Athens Olympics?

    <p>It marked the return of the Games to their ancient birthplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

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