Modern Olympics Trivia Quiz

1. What is the meaning of the motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' of the Olympic Games?

Quicker, Heavier, Taller

Faster, Higher, Stronger

Civility, Attainment, Fortune

Citadel, Attitude, Fortitude

Devised by a French educationist, Father Henri Didon, the Latin motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' means Faster, Higher, Stronger.

Explanation

Devised by a French educationist, Father Henri Didon, the Latin motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' means Faster, Higher, Stronger.

2. In which year were the first Modern Olympics held?

1698

1798

1896

1968

The Modern Olympics were first held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. They were started by a rich Frenchman, Baron Pierre de Coubertin.

Explanation

The Modern Olympics were first held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. They were started by a rich Frenchman, Baron Pierre de Coubertin.

3. Who was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 seven times at the Olympics?

Mark Spitz

James Connelly

Nadia Comaneci

Abebe Bikila

When Nadia Comaneci, the Romanian gymnast, scored the first-ever perfect 10 in gymnastics at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, the scoreboard was not ready for this perfect score and showed only 1.00. Seven perfect 10s helped Nadia win 3 golds, 1 silver and 1 bronze.

Explanation

When Nadia Comaneci, the Romanian gymnast, scored the first-ever perfect 10 in gymnastics at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, the scoreboard was not ready for this perfect score and showed only 1.00. Seven perfect 10s helped Nadia win 3 golds, 1 silver and 1 bronze.

4. Who has won the maximum number of gold medals in a single Olympic Games in the history of the Olympics?

Nadia Comaneci

Abebe Bikila

James Connelly

Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps won eight gold medals at Beijing 2008. It was the most in a single Olympics.

Explanation

Michael Phelps won eight gold medals at Beijing 2008. It was the most in a single Olympics.

5. When was the original Olympiad first held?

1776 B.C.

776 B.C.

1698

1896

The original Olympiad of which there is certain record was held in 776 B.C. at Olympia in Greece. Coroibos, a cook from Elis, won the foot race. The Modern Olympics were first held in 1896 in Athens, Greece.

Explanation

The original Olympiad of which there is certain record was held in 776 B.C. at Olympia in Greece. Coroibos, a cook from Elis, won the foot race. The Modern Olympics were first held in 1896 in Athens, Greece.

6. Who started the modern Olympics?

Athens

Baron Pierre de Coubertin

James Connolly

Larisa Latynina

Baron Pierre de Coubertin, a French educator and historian founded the International Olympic Committee.

Explanation

Baron Pierre de Coubertin, a French educator and historian founded the International Olympic Committee.

7. Who is the only athlete to win the Olympic marathon title twice in succession?

Abebe Bikila

Kipchoge Keino

Mark Spitz

Nadia Comaneci

Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia won the Olympic marathon title in 1960 and 1964.

Explanation

Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia won the Olympic marathon title in 1960 and 1964.

8. Who was the first winner in modern Olympics?

Nadia Comaneci

Abebe Bikila

Mark Spitz

James Connelly

James B. Connolly, First modern Olympic champion. The Georgia Connection, Circa 1896. After James Connelly won the triple jump event, he telegraphed to his family the following message: "The Greeks conquered Europe, I've conquered the world."

Explanation

James B. Connolly, First modern Olympic champion. The Georgia Connection, Circa 1896. After James Connelly won the triple jump event, he telegraphed to his family the following message: "The Greeks conquered Europe, I've conquered the world."

9. Name the person who has holds the record of the maximum number of cumulative gold medals in the Olympics over a period of time?

Shirley Hunty

Michael Fred Phelps

Mark Spitz

Paavo Nurmi

Michael Fred Phelps is the most successful and decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals.

Explanation

Michael Fred Phelps is the most successful and decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals.

10. What is the serial number of the 2008 Beijing Olympics?

XXII

XXIV

XXVI

XXIX

The 2008 Beijing Olympics are the XXIX (29th) Olympic Games. No games were held in 1916, 1940 and 1944 due to World Wars. The first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.

Explanation

The 2008 Beijing Olympics are the XXIX (29th) Olympic Games. No games were held in 1916, 1940 and 1944 due to World Wars. The first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.