Ancient Olympics
Summer Olympics
Rings
The Games
Symbols
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What did the athletes wear in the Ancient games?
Nothing
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Where are the summer games being held this year?
London, England
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How many Olympic rings are there?
5
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Where is the Olympic flame lit?
Olympia, Greece
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What is on the Olympic flag?
The Olympic rings
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What was the only sport in the Ancient Olympics?
Running
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How many different sports are being played in the summer Olympics this year?
26
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What do the rings stand for?
The 5 original continents
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How is the Olympic flame lit?
By the sun's rays
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When is the Olympic flag and the flame brought into the stadium?
During the Opening Ceremonies
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In what city was the first Olympic games held?
Olympia, Greece
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What Olympic athlete has won the most medals ever in any Olympic sport?
Michael Phelps
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What colors are the rings?
blue, yellow, black, green, and red
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Name the three types of medals the winners receive.
Gold, Silver, Bronze
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How long does the Olympic flag fly in the stadium?
The length of the Olympic games
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How long did the Ancient Games last?
One day
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What sport is being played for the first time in the summer games?
Women's boxing
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Where can you find at least one of the colors of the Olympic rings?
On the flag of every nation.
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What is the object in the Olympic stadium called that is lit by the torch and continues to burn during the games?
Cauldron
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When is the flag lowered and the flame extinguished?
At the closing ceremony.
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What Greek god did the Ancient Olympic games honor?
Zeus
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What are the names of the Olympic mascots?
Wenlock and Mandeville
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What are the five original continents?
Africa, America, Asia, Australia, Europe
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How does the torch get from Olympia to the host city of the Games?
It is carried by relay runners.
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What is the motto of the Olympic games?
Swifter, Higher, Stronger
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