history of the olypics
when DID First Olympics take place
3000 yrs ago 776 bc
are modern olymicians allowed to accept money
no
when were women allowed to compete
1900
olymic rings circles represent?
5 inhabited continents
what is the goal of olymics?
to promote peace between all countries
Where did the original Olympics occur?
greece
what is first place medal at the Olympics?
gold medal
in the first olymic games how many events were there
one...short race
the colors of the Olympic circles represent?
all the colors in the countries flags
why did they call a war time truse in acient greese during the Olympics>
so all participants can get there safely
how many years after the original olympics ended did they start the games again
1500 yrs
what is medals for 3rd place ?
Bronze
in ancient Olympics they added events...name atleast 2
chariot racing- boxing- long jumping -wrestling javelin and disc throwing
what does the olymic torch represent?
When one (god) stole fire from the other (god) Zues; to give it to the humans
What is the most important thing in participating in the olympics
do your best participate well and good sportsman ship
International olympic association was created when?
1894
what is medal for 2nd place
silver
the ancient Olympics lasted how many years
1000
what is a bay
a semi cercle of ocean encompassed my land on three sides
where are modern day Olympics held?
THEY CHOOSE A DIFFERENT LOCATION ( COUNTRY) every 4 yrs
When was the first modern day olymics
1896 (about 1900) is acceptable
what was prize for winning ancient Olympics?
crowns made of olive brancmes and money
how often are the Olympics held?
every 4 yrs
what is used to open each Olympic games?
lighting of the torch
How long does the olymic torch stay burning?
from the start of the opening ceromy to the last event is finished