Vocabulary 1
something that happens, especially something important or unusual
Event
WHERE did the Olympics start?
Athens, Greece
an official instruction about what you must or must not do
rule
WHEN do the two Olympics events happen?
In the winter and summer
With two or more countries
International
A person who plays sports
athlete
What colors are the 5 rings on the Olympic flag?
Red, black, green, blue, yellow
Try to win something, like money or a job contract
Bid
How often do the Olympics take place?
Every 2 years
Arena/Stadium
A special event for important reasons or holidays
ceremony
What do the colors stand for?
The 5 CONTINENTS
an amount of money that you owe someone
debt
WHO decides where the Olympics will happen?
The IOC, International Olympic Committee
Keeping something/someone safe
security
Join together
unite
True or False: Women were not allowed to watch or play in the first Olympics.
False: MARRIED women were not allowed
to be the person whose job is to deal with someone or something
responsible
What country BOYCOTT the US Olympics in Los Angeles?
Russia
A hurt body part
injury
an organized event in which people try to win a prize by being the best
compete/competition
The first games honored the Greek god _____
Zeus
showing polite behavior
respect/respectful
A BOYCOTT is a kind of protest. What does BOYCOTT mean?
To not buy or support something because you disagree with it.
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