Multiple choice general knowledge

The early Olympic Games were celebrated as a religious festival from 776 B.C. until 393 A.D.,

  1. 767 B.C. until 363 A.D.

  2. 776 B.C. until 393 A.D.

  3. 677 B.C. until 939 A.D.

  4. 767 B.C. until 193 A.D.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The ancient Olympic Games originated in Olympia, Greece in 776 BC and continued as a religious festival honoring Zeus until 393 AD when Roman Emperor Theodosius I banned them as part of suppressing pagan practices. This span of over 1,100 years represents the longest-running sporting festival in history.

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