Multiple choice When were the modern Olympics first held? 1642 A.D. 1769 A.D. 1896 A.D. 1920 A.D. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The first modern Olympic Games were held in April 1896 in Athens, Greece. They were organized by the International Olympic Committee, which had been founded by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894.