When was the original Olympiad first held________________________?
Correct answer: A. 776 B.C.
- A. 776 B.C.
- B. 1776 B.C
- C. 1698
- D. 1896
Explanation
The first recorded ancient Olympiad was held in 776 BC at Olympia. This date marks the beginning of the traditionally recorded four-year Olympic cycle, not the modern 1896 revival.
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