Olympic Summer Games
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Which city hosted the 2008 Summer Olympic Games?
About Olympic Summer Games
Give your memory a workout with Olympic Summer Games: 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 7 medium, 5 hard, 3 easy questions, free to play right in your browser. Test your knowledge of the Summer Olympic Games, their history, and memorable moments! Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which city hosted the 2008 Summer Olympic Games?
Answer: Beijing
The 2008 Summer Olympics were held in Beijing, China. The Games featured 302 events and are remembered for the iconic Bird's Nest stadium and Michael Phelps winning 8 gold medals.
2. What year did women first compete in the modern Olympic Games?
Answer: 1900
Women first competed in the modern Olympics at the 1900 Paris Games. Twenty-two women participated in five sports: tennis, sailing, croquet, equestrian, and golf.
3. Which country boycotted the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics?
Answer: United States
The United States led a boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics in protest of the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan. Around 65 countries joined the boycott.
4. In which sport did Carl Lewis win his first Olympic gold medal in 1984?
Answer: 100 meters
Carl Lewis won the 100 meters at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, the first of his four gold medals at those Games (100m, 200m, long jump, 4x100m relay).
5. Which Summer Olympic Games were the first to be broadcast on television?
Answer: 1936 Berlin
The 1936 Berlin Olympics were the first to be televised, though the broadcast was limited to local viewing halls in Berlin. The 1960 Rome Games were the first widely broadcast internationally.
Things you'll learn along the way
- The Olympic motto is 'Citius, Altius, Fortius,' which is Latin for 'Faster, Higher, Stronger.' It was proposed by Pierre de Coubertin and adopted in 1894. In 2021, 'Communiter' (Together) was added.
- Ethiopia's Abebe Bikila won the marathon at the 1960 Rome Olympics, running barefoot. He became the first African to win an Olympic gold medal and successfully defended his title in 1964.
- The 1896 Athens Olympics featured 9 sports: athletics, cycling, fencing, gymnastics, shooting, swimming, tennis, weightlifting, and wrestling.
Frequently asked questions
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How many questions are in Olympic Summer Games?
Olympic Summer Games has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Olympic Summer Games free to play?
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How long does Olympic Summer Games take?
Most players finish Olympic Summer Games in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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