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when DID First Olympics take  place

3000 yrs ago 776 bc



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are modern olymicians allowed  to  accept  money

no

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when were  women allowed  to  compete

1900

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olymic rings   circles represent?

5 inhabited continents

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what is the  goal of olymics?

to promote  peace  between all countries

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Where did the original Olympics  occur?

greece

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what is first place medal at the Olympics?

gold medal

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in the  first  olymic games  how many events were there

one...short race

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the colors of the Olympic circles represent?

all the colors in the countries flags

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why did they call a war time truse  in acient greese  during the Olympics>

so all  participants can get there safely

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how  many years after the  original  olympics ended  did  they start  the games again 

1500 yrs

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what  is   medals  for  3rd place ?

Bronze

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in ancient Olympics  they  added  events...name  atleast   2

chariot racing- boxing- long jumping -wrestling javelin and  disc throwing

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what does the olymic torch represent?

When one (god)  stole fire  from the other (god) Zues; to give it  to the humans

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What   is the  most important thing  in  participating in the olympics

do your  best participate well and  good  sportsman ship

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International  olympic   association   was  created  when?

1894

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what is medal for  2nd place

silver

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the ancient  Olympics lasted  how many years

1000

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what is  a  bay

 a semi cercle  of  ocean  encompassed  my  land on three sides

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where are modern day Olympics held?

THEY CHOOSE A  DIFFERENT  LOCATION ( COUNTRY)  every  4  yrs

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When was the  first  modern day    olymics

1896 (about  1900) is  acceptable

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what was prize for  winning ancient Olympics?

crowns made of  olive  brancmes  and money

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how often are  the Olympics held?

every 4 yrs

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what is  used to  open each Olympic  games?

lighting  of the torch

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How long does the olymic torch stay  burning?

from the start  of the  opening ceromy to  the last event  is  finished

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