Olympic History
When were the first olympic games?
8th Century, 1896
Name a location where Summer Olympics have been held.
LA, Paris, Greece, Rome, London, Mexico, Tokyo, Munich, Montreal, Moscow, Atlanta, Barcelona, Sydney, Beijing, Rio DeJaneiro, St Loius
Name a winter Olympic sport.
Ice Hockey, Speed Skating, Biathlon, Freestyle Skiing, Luge, Nordic Combined, Ski Jumping, Alpine Skiing
How many sports in the Olympics?
33
How many times olympic flame went out?
5 times
What type of clothing was worn during the early Olympic games?
Tunic, Toga, Himation
What year were the 1st Summer Olymics?
1896
When was the first winter Olympics?
1924
wWhere will the 202o Olympics take place ?
Tokyo, Japan
Where do they begin lighting the Olympic Torch?
How many modern day Olympics have been cancelled?
Three (3)
During the summer Olympics what do they call the events that are running, jumping, and throwing?
Track & Field
Before Winter Olympic games began they were called Nordic games, what is the name for the group of countries that participated?
Scandinavian countries. (Sweeden, Norway, Denmark)
What day will the 2020 Olympics begin?
July 23rd, 2021
What metals make up the top 3 Olympic medals that participants can win?
Silver, Bronze, Gold
Name a sport that has been in every Olympic games?
Cycling, fencing, gymnastics, swimming
Which 2 sports were once cancelled as summer games?
Baseball & Tug a War
Where was the first winter Olympics?
Chamonix, France
How many countries are competing in the 2020 Olympics?
205
Which host city ha held the most Olympics?
London, England
Throughout history there have been times when different countries refused to participate in the Olympic games. What do we call this refusal?
Boycott
Which summer sport will return to the games this year?
Baseball
The winter Olympics held in Nagano in 1998 were interrupted. What was the cause of interruption?
Fluctuation weather conditions, snow
What 4 new sports are going to be added into the Olympics ?
skateboarding, surfing, sport climbing, and karate
The 2024 Olympics will be the next Summer Olympics, Where will that be held?
Paris, France