Olympic Facts
The Olympics occur every ____ years.
Four (or Two)
How many rings does the Olympic logo include?
5
Name two water sports that occur during the Summer Games.
Swimming and diving
The most popular winter event is _______.
Figure skating
The Winter Games have more events than the Summer Games.
False
The city where the Olympics are happening is called __________.
A host city
Name the three medals that are awarded for each Olympic event.
Gold (1st place), Silver (2nd place), and Bronze (3rd place)
Name one popular sport that is NOT a water sport that occurs during the Summer Games.
Gymnastics, Track & Field, OR Soccer
Name two sports included in the Winter Games, besides figure skating.
Skiing, snowboarding, speed skating, ice hockey, OR bobsledding
The Olympic torch is lit (ignited) by sunlight.
True
The first modern Olympic Games happened is this country.
Greece
What act marks the beginning of the Olympic Games? Hint: This act includes TWO Olympic symbols.
The lighting of the Olympic Cauldron by the Olympic Torch.
Name one sport that is no longer included in the summer games and why.
Baseball OR Tug-of-War because that were not as popular to viewers.
The first Olympic Winter Games happened in this country.
France
The first modern Olympic Games occurred in 1896.
True