Olympic history — modern era: After ending in the 4th century A.D., in which year did the modern Olympic Games restart?

Introduction / Context:
The modern Olympic movement is a staple of general knowledge. Knowing the restart year is essential for timelines of global sport and world history literacy.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The ancient Games ceased in late antiquity (4th century A.D.).
• We are asked for the year when the modern Olympics began again.
• Options are four plausible early-20th-century dates, but only one is correct.

Concept / Approach:
The modern Olympics were revived under Pierre de Coubertin. The inaugural modern Games were held in Athens, honoring the Greek origins of the ancient Olympics.

Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Recall the first host city and year = Athens, 1896.2) Recognize that subsequent early Games included Paris 1900 and St. Louis 1904, confirming 1896 as the restart year.3) Choose 1896.

Verification / Alternative check:
Any Olympic chronology lists Athens 1896 as the first modern edition featuring international multi-sport competition under the IOC framework.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• 1904: Third modern Olympics (St. Louis).
• 1912: Stockholm Games; not the restart.
• 1916: Scheduled Berlin Games were canceled due to World War I.

Common Pitfalls:
Confusing the first modern Games (1896) with subsequent notable editions; remembering “Athens 1896” is a useful mnemonic.

Final Answer:
1896