Citius, Altius, Fortius. Or shall we say, Swifter, Higher, Stronger.

In any case they are the essence of the Games. This quiz gives you a chance to imbibe and inculcate this Olympic motto in your very essence. So play on, and enjoy...

1. Where were the 1900 Summer Olympic Games held? Paris London Madrid Wrong! Try again. Wrong! The correct answer is: Paris The Games of 1900 were held in Paris as part of the Exposition Universelle Internationale -- the Paris World's Fair. Right! The Games of 1900 were held in Paris as part of the Exposition Universelle Internationale -- the Paris World's Fair. 2. How many nations participated in the 1900 Olympics? 20 22 24 Wrong! Try again. Wrong! The correct answer is: 24 Right! 3. How many female athletes participated in the 1900 Olympics? 10 22 35 Wrong! Try again. Wrong! The correct answer is: 22. Women made their first appearance in the modern Games. The first to compete were Madame Brohy and Mademoiselle Ohnier of France in croquet. Right! Women made their first appearance in the modern Games. The first to compete were Madame Brohy and Mademoiselle Ohnier of France in croquet. 4. Who was the first female champion at the Olympics? Charlotte Cooper Madame Brohy Mademoiselle Ohnier Wrong! Try again. Wrong! The correct answer is: Charlotte Cooper She became the first female Olympic champion when she won the tennis event Right! Charlotte Cooper became the first female Olympic champion when she won the tennis event. 5. Which athlete won four track and field events at the 1900 Olympics? Francis Jarvis John McLean Alvin Kraenzlein Wrong! Try again. Wrong! The correct answer is: Alvin Kraenzlein Alvin Kraenzlein of the United States won the 60 metre dash, the 110m hurdles and 200m hurdles and long jump. His four individual gold medals remain a record for a track and field athlete at one Games; he accomplished the feat over a period of only three days. He is credited with introducing the leg-extended style of hurdling. Right! Alvin Kraenzlein of the United States won the 60 metre dash, the 110m hurdles and 200m hurdles and the long jump. His four individual gold medals remain a record for a track and field athlete at one Games; he accomplished the feat over a period of only three days. He is credited with introducing the leg-extended style of hurdling.