Summer Olympics

A vibrant illustration representing the Summer Olympics, featuring iconic symbols like the Olympic rings, athletes in various sports, and the Olympic torch, set against a backdrop of a sunny stadium.

Summer Olympics Quiz

Test your knowledge of the Summer Olympics with our engaging quiz! From the history of the games to iconic athletes, this quiz covers fascinating facts and trivia that every sports enthusiast should know.

Join in and challenge yourself with these fun features:

  • Multiple choice questions
  • True or false statements
  • Checkbox questions for multiple answers
13 Questions3 MinutesCreated by RunningAthlete157
Where were the first Summer Olympics held?
Italy
Greece
France
Germany
The Summer and Winter Olympics used to take place in the same year. When were they staggered to alternate?
1924
1944
1982
1992
Regardless of what country the games are in, what two languages are considered the official languages of the Olympics?
French and English
English and Spanish
Spanish and German
Arabic and Cantonese
TRUE OR FALSE: To this day, the Olympic torch is still lit from a flame in Greece and carried to the host city.
TRUE
FALSE
What do the five rings of the Olympic symbol represent?
The original five sports included
There were originally five medals instead of gold, silver and bronze
The five continents participating
There is no meaning
How many times has Japan hosted the Olympic games (Summer and Winter)?
2
3
4
5
What country has more gold medals in the Summer Olympics than any other?
China
Brazil
The US
Russia
TRUE OR FALSE: Ice hockey was originally included in the Summer Games.
TRUE
FALSE
When basketball debuted at the Olympics in 1936, games were played on what surface (that was meant for another sport)?
Volleyball court
Tennis court
Boxing ring
Archery range
What athlete has won the most gold medals of all time?
Usain Bolt
Mark Spitz
Michael Phelps
Paavo Nurmi
One of the original sports included in the Olympics was called Pankration. Though it was discontinued as of the 1896 games, what current sport does Pankration resemble?
Horse racing
Competitive eating
Cricket
Mixed Martial Arts
Where will the Summer Games be held in 2024?
Argentina
India
France
New Zealand
What sports will be added/returning for the 2020 Summer games?
3x3 basketball
Freestyle BMX
Surfing
Softball
Baseball
Karate
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