People
Who Could not participate in The Ancient Olympic Games?
Men
Children
Women
Women
Where were the first Olympics?
France, Italy, Utah or Greece
Greece
What was the winner's prize in the ancient Olympic Games?
Money, Food, Status or a Olive Wreath
an Olive Wreath
When were the first Olympics?
1800
2000
776BC
776 BC
What did the 5 rings represent in ancient Greece?
number of years between games
number of events
number of countries involved
years between the games- it used to be 5 years.
Who entered the stadium first in the Ancient Olympic games?
Spectators, Athletes, Judges
Judges were the first to enter the arena in the Ancient Olympic games
Where did the modern Olympic Games begin?
Japan, Italy, Russia or Greece
Greece
What is the winner's prize in the modern Olympic Games?
Money, Medals, Fame
Medals- gold, silver and bronze
How many days did the ancient Olympic Games take?
14
30
5
5 days
What sport started the ancient Olympic Games?
Javelin
Wrestling
Chariot Race
Chariot Race
Who was honored at the ancient Olympic games?
Athletes
Greek Gods
Spectators of the games
Greek Gods were honored during the Ancient Olympic Games
Where was the Olympic Flag first used?
Germany, England or France
France
What is a requirement for some city to host the Winter Olympics?
Large population, electricity, snow or stadium space
Snow
When did the modern Olympic Games begin?
1900
2000
1896
1896
What was the roughest sport in the ancient Olympic Games?
Wrestling, Football, Chariot Race
Chariot Race
Who lit the flame in the ancient Olympic Games?
Winner of the foot race, Judges, firefighter
The winner of the foot race lit the flame in the Ancient Olympic Games
Where does the Olympic Torch start?
America, Japan, China or Olympia Greece
Olympia Greece
What was the first sport women played in the Olympic Games?
Tennis, Track and Field, basketball or swimming
Tennis
When did the modern Olympics start using the Olympic Flame?
700
1910
1896
1896 in Athens Greece
What is the marathon?
foot race, bike race or swimming race
root race- 26 miles
Who is Baron De Coubertin?
A former President
Founder of the modern Olympics
a famous Author
He was the founder of the modern Olympics
What U.S city was the first to host the modern Olympics?
Los Angeles, New York City, Tampa or St. Louis
St. Louis
What were some of the sports in the ancient Olympic pentathlon.
a.) Long jump, hurdles, swimming
b.) Long jump Javelin, tennis
c.) Long jump Wrestling and Javelin
C.) Long jump, wrestling, discus, foot race and javelin
How many years are there between the modern Olympic Games?
2
4
6
4 years
What does the marathon commemorate?
A Greek battle
a sport
Parthenon
A Greek battle at marathon