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Who revived the Olympic games in 1896?
Pierre de Coubertin
why did Pierre de Coubertin want to bring back the Olympics?
to promote international unity and sportsmanship
what does the word revived mean in the passage?
brought back or restarted after a long time
Where were the first ancient Olympics games held?
Olympia, Greece
why are there both summer and winter Olympics today?
to allow athletes to compete in different seasonal sports
what does unity mean in the passage?
coming together or being united as one
What did winners of the ancient Olympics receive?
Olive wreaths
why do you think the winners of the ancient Olympic games were given olive wreaths instead of medals?
the olive tree was considered sacred in Greece culture and represented victory and honor
what does the word compete mean in the passage?
to take part in a race or contest against each other
what type of events were included in the ancient Olympics?
running, wrestling, and discus throwing
what challenges might countries face when hosting the Olympics today?
they must build large stadiums, handle large crowds, ensure security, and spend a lot of money organizing the event
what does the word tradition mean?
a custom or practice that is passed down over time, like the Olympics
when do the olympic games take place?
every four years
how might technology improve the Olympics in the future?
better training methods, faster communication, and advanced safety measures
what is the main idea of this text?
the Olympics have a long history, starting in ancient Greece and continuing today as a global event
to show great respect or admiration for someone or something