Multiple choice general knowledge sports

In which year did Theodisius I issue the decree which prohibited the Olympic Games?

  1. 363 AD

  2. 393 AD

  3. 332 AD

  4. 407 AD
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Emperor Theodosius I issued a decree in 393 AD prohibiting the Olympic Games as part of his campaign to suppress pagan practices and establish Christianity as the state religion. This ended the ancient Olympic tradition that had lasted nearly 12 centuries.

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