Take the Olympic Games quiz and see how well you really know the rich history, famous symbols, and traditions behind the world's biggest sporting event.
In which country did the modern Olympic Games begin in 1896? Choices: Italy, Greece, France, Germany
In which city were the first modern Olympic Games held? Choices: Rome, Paris, London, Athens
Who is credited as the founder of the modern Olympic Games? Choices: Pierre de Coubertin, Juan Antonio Samaranch, Avery Brundage, Thomas Bach
How often are the Summer Olympic Games held? Choices: Every 2 years, Every 3 years, Every 4 years, Every 5 years
What do the five interlocking rings on the Olympic flag represent? Choices: The five founding countries, The five inhabited continents, The five Olympic values, The five original sports
Which ancient Greek site held the original Olympic Games? Choices: Olympia, Delphi, Sparta, Corinth
What is the name of the flame tradition carried from Greece before each Games? Choices: Olympic flag ceremony, Olympic oath, Olympic anthem, Olympic torch relay
Which country has hosted the Summer Olympics the most times? Choices: France, United Kingdom, United States, Germany
Which city hosted the first Winter Olympic Games? Choices: Chamonix, France, St. Moritz, Switzerland, Lake Placid, USA, Oslo, Norway
In which year were the first Winter Olympic Games held? Choices: 1896, 1908, 1920, 1924
Which sport features athletes throwing a heavy metal ball as far as possible? Choices: Javelin, Shot put, Discus, Hammer throw
What is the symbol used to represent the Paralympic Games? Choices: Olympic rings, Olympic torch, Agitos, Olympic laurel
Since 1994, how many years apart are the Summer and Winter Olympics held from each other? Choices: 1 year, 3 years, 4 years, 2 years
Which country hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics? Choices: Japan, China, South Korea, Greece
Which martial art, native to Japan, made its Olympic debut at the 1964 Tokyo Games? Choices: Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, Sumo