Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Where was the first Olympic Games of the Modern era held?

  1. Paris

  2. Lausanne

  3. Atlanta

  4. Athens
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Explanation

The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896, revival of the ancient Greek games. Paris hosted in 1900 (second modern Olympics). Lausanne is IOC headquarters, not a host city. Atlanta hosted in 1996 (centennial games). Athens was chosen to honor the games' Greek origins.

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