Multiple choice general knowledge sports

When were the first recorded Olympics held?

  1. 825 BC

  2. 776 BC

  3. 320 BC

  4. 80 AD
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece. They were dedicated to Zeus and continued for nearly 12 centuries until they were suppressed in the late 4th century AD.

AI explanation

To answer this question, let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) 825 BC - This option is incorrect because the first recorded Olympics were not held in 825 BC.

Option B) 776 BC - This option is correct. The first recorded Olympics were held in 776 BC in ancient Greece.

Option C) 320 BC - This option is incorrect because the first recorded Olympics were not held in 320 BC.

Option D) 80 AD - This option is incorrect because the first recorded Olympics were not held in 80 AD.

The correct answer is B) 776 BC. This option is correct because it corresponds to the year when the first recorded Olympics took place in ancient Greece.

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