Events
Cultural Events
Symbols
Reasons
Locations/Dates
100
Name 3 events in the ancient Olympic Games.
Acceptable responses include: Track/running, wrestling, javelin throwing, discus, jumping, boxing, shot put, equestrian events, pankration, and pentathlon.
100
The ancient Olympics had several cultural events. Name one of them.
Acceptable responses include:to worship gods and goddesses, sacrifices, feasts
100
Name 1 ancient Olympic Games symbol.
Accepted answers include: torch, olive branch/leaf crown, statue of Zeus.
100
Give 2 reasons why the ancient Games were held.
Accepted responses include: honoring Zeus, getting fit, military training, producing supreme winners, pride/fame.
100
For how many years were the ancient Olympics held?
776 B.C. - 393 A.D. 1169 years
200
Name 5 events in the modern Olympic Games.
Acceptable responses include: Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball Boxing, Canoe Slalom, Canoe Sprint, Cycling BMX, Cycling, Mountain Bike, Cycling Road, Cycling Track, Diving, Equestrian / Dressage, Equestrian / Eventing, Equestrian / Jumping, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics Artistic, Gymnastics Rhythmic, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Modern Pentathlon, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Trampoline, Triathlon, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Wrestling Freestyle, Wrestling Greco-Roman, Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Bobsleigh, Cross Country Skiing, Curling, Figure skating, Freestyle Skiing, Ice Hockey, Luge, Nordic Combined, Short Track Speed Skating, Skeleton, Ski Jumping, Snowboard, Speed skating
200
The modern Olympics have many cultural events. Name 2 of them.
What are: Parade, Opening and Closing ceremonies, speeches, releasing doves, and torch lighting.
200
Name 2 modern Olympic game symbols.
Acceptable responses include: 5 interlocked colored rings (5 interlocked rings, etc.), Olympic Torch, and Parade.
200
When were the first modern Olympic Games held?
1896 A.D.
300
The Olympics consist of numerous events. Name two of the three equestrian events.
What are: Equestrian / Dressage, Equestrian / Eventing, and Equestrian / Jumping?
300
Where were the first modern Olympic games held?
Athens, Greece
400
In 2010 which country hosted the winter Olympics?
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
500
What was the first year all of the 5 continents came together to participate in the Olympics? Bonus: Name the country or city.
1912 Stockholm, Sweden
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