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Who could not participate in the ancient Olympic Games?
Women
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Where were the first Olympics?
Greece
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What was the winner's prize in the ancient Olympic Games?
Olive wreath
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When were the first Olympics?
776 BC
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What did the 5 rings represent in ancient Greece?
The years between the games- it used to be 5 years.
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Who entered the stadium first in the ancient Olympic Games?
The judges
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Where did the modern Olympic Games begin?
Greece
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What is the winner's prize in the modern Olympic Games?
A medal
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How many days did the ancient Olympic Games take?
5 days
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What sport started the ancient Olympic Games?
Chariot race
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Who was honored at the ancient Olympic Games?
The greek gods
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Where was the Olympic Flag first used?
France
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What is a requirement for a city to host the Winter Olympics?
Snow
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When did the modern Olympic Games begin?
1896
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What was the roughest sport in the ancient Olympic Games?
Chariot race
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Who lit the flame in the ancient Olympic games?
The winner of the foot race
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Where does the Olympic Torch start? Where is it lit?
Olympia, Greece
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What was the first sport women played in the Olympic Games?
Tennis
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When did the modern Olympics start using the Olympic Flame?
1896 in Athens
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What is the marathon?
42 km foot race
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Who was Baron de Coubertin?
The founder of the modern Olympics
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What U.S city was the first to host the modern Olympics?
St. Louis, Missouri
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Name three of the 5 sports in the ancient Olympic pentathlon.
long jump, javelin throw (やり投), foot race, discus, wrestling
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How many years are there between the modern Olympic Games?
4 years
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What does the marathon commemorate?
The Greek Battle at Marathon