First ancient Olympic Games held__________________________?
Correct answer: D. 776 B.C
- A. 777B.CDownload Interactive Maps
- B. 886 B.C
- C. 876 B.C
- D. 776 B.C
Explanation
The first recorded ancient Olympic Games traditionally date to 776 BC at Olympia. This date marks the earliest Olympic festival recorded by Greek historians, not the beginning of the modern Olympics.
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