History of Olympics
In which country did the first Olympic games take place?
Greece
The first modern Olympic games were held in ......
Olympic sport that combines cross country skiing with shooting is .....
Biathlon
What is on the Olympic flag?
Five rings
How many years ago were the first Olympics games held?
2700 years ago
How often do Olympic games happen?
Every four years
Dancing on ice solo or with a partner is the name of which Olympic sport?
Figure skating
What colours are the five Olympic rings?
Blue, black, red, yellow and green
Who competed in the ancient Olympic games?
Only men/males
Who can compete in the modern Olympics?
Men and women
The name of which Olympic sport is also a synonym of all bones in a human body?
Skeleton
What do the colours on the Olympic rings represent?
The colours represent the five continents
Blue - Europe, Black - Africa, Red - America (North, South), Yellow - Asia, Green - Australia
Greek city of the first ever Olympic games in 776 BC
OLYMPIA
The games were part of a religious festival that honored Zeus, the king of the gods in ancient Greece. The name "Olympics" comes from Mount Olympus, the home of the Greek gods
What is a general name of a sportman or a sportwoman?
An athlete
Skiing combined with tricks in the air is called ....
Freestyle
What are the other Olympic symbols?
Olympic flame/fire - It stays on during the Olympics.
Olympic torch
The prize for the winner in the ancient OG
Olive leaf crown
The prizes for athletes who finish first, second and third in the competition.
Gold, silver and bronze medal
A form of speed skating with multiple skaters is called .....
Short-track
What does the Olympic flame represent?
Peace and hope.