Ancient Olympics
When did the ancient Olympics begin?
776 B.C., but many say the Olympics were 500 years old then.
The Olympic motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius", which is Latin for these 3 comparative words.
What is "Faster, Higher, Stronger"
Where was the first Summer Olympics held?
Athens, Greece
This team sport is popular in Canada and uses brooms.
What is Curling
Which city has hosted the Olympics three times?
Where is London, England
Where were the ancient Olympics held?
Olympia, Greece
In what year were the Olympics revived?
1896
This event takes place on waves in the ocean.
What is Surfing
A type of ice skating that focuses on form and technique, and is done solo or in pairs.
figure skating
Which material is the Gold medal mostly made of?
92% Silver
Who could compete in the ancient Olympics?
Men who spoke Greek
About how many countries compete in the Olympics?
200
This event requires hitting a target from far away and is one of the oldest methods of hunting.
What is Archery
Where are the 2022 Winter Olympics held?
What is Beijing, China
During the Parade of Nations at every opening ceremony, which special country always enters last?
What is the host country
Name two of the main events held during the ancient Olympics?
Running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration and equestrian events
What do the five rings of the Olympic Symbol stand for?
The five inhabited continents
This event features masks and special "foils" when pitting two athletes against each other.
What is Fencing
This fast sport is done on a snowy slope.
What is Downhill Skiing
Which organization is the governing body of the Olympic Games?
What is the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
T or F: A separate festival called the Heraean Games, dedicated to the goddess and wife of Zeus, Hera, was created for women.
True
In which of the Olympic games did the torch relay start for the first time?
Berlin Games in 1936
What recent sports will be in the 2024 Summer Olympics?
What are Skateboarding, Sport Climbing, Surfing. Implementation Breakdancing will debut in 2024.
Where were the 2018 Winter Olympic games held?
PyeongChang, Korea
What are the official languages of the games?
What are English and French, plus the language of the host country.