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Match Olympic Games to their host cities and years

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Which city hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?

About Olympic Host Cities

Olympic Host Cities is a free memory games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Match Olympic Games to their host cities and years A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.

A few sample questions

  1. 1. Which city hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?

    Answer: Athens

  2. 2. The 1936 Summer Olympics, controversially held during the Nazi era, took place in which city?

    Answer: Berlin

  3. 3. Which city hosted the Summer Olympics in both 1908 and 1948?

    Answer: London

  4. 4. The 1964 Summer Olympics were the first to be held in Asia. Which city was the host?

    Answer: Tokyo

  5. 5. Which Australian city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics?

    Answer: Sydney

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in Olympic Host Cities?

Olympic Host Cities 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 Host Cities free to play?

Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Olympic Host Cities — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.

How long does Olympic Host Cities take?

Most players finish Olympic Host Cities 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.

What's a good follow-up after Olympic Host Cities?

If you enjoyed this memory games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.

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