Ancient Greece
Modern Day
Hodge Podge
Olympic Sports
Vocabulary
100
Where were the Olympics held every year?
Olympia, Greece
100
Can women play and watch the Olympics now?
Yes
100
Give me 2 examples of a symbol of peace.
Olympic Games A dove An Olive Branch The color white
100
This is a team sport. It is played in a stadium. There is a goalie. You kick the ball with your foot.
Soccer.
100
What does the word ancient mean?
very old; a long time ago
200
Who was not allowed to watch or play in the Olympics?
Women
200
What are the prizes given for winning the Olympics?
3 Medals: gold, silver, and bronze
200
What does the Olympic Flag symbolize?
The continents working together peacefully.
200
It is a sport that is done in water. One of the famous athletes in this sport has won 14 gold medals.
Swimming
200
What does the word athlete mean?
An athlete is a person who competes in sports.
300
In Ancient Greece, what was the prize for winning?
Village members gave their athlete money when they came back home. They also won an olive branch.
300
What do athletes wear in the Olympics?
A uniform of their country's colors and a number to identify themselves.
300
Why did the Olympics start?
The Olympics were a way that they Greeks honored the Greek Gods.
300
This sport is done on a track. You may have to run. It may be a team or individual sport.
Track.
300
What is a procession?
an orderly formal parade; all athletes walk into the stadium representing their country
400
When men played in the Olympics what did they wear?
They wore short shorts or were naked.
400
What is a reason that athletes are stronger now than in Ancient Greece?
We have more technology and equipment now.
400
Why were many athletes hurt or killed in the ancient Games?
The games were dangerous.
400
This is a team sport done on ice. You sit in a little car. The more you lean over the faster the car goes.
Bobsledding.
400
What does compete mean?
to go against another person to try to win
500
Why did people like going to the Olympic Games?
They liked seeing friends and family, watching exciting competitions, and going to the big feast.
500
Where are the Olympics played each year? Where are they played this year?
The Olympics are played in many countries. They will be in London, England.
500
Who was Sonja Hennie?
She was a 12 year old figure skater. She won 3 gold medals.
500
It is a winter sport. It is done on the snow. You wear a ski on each foot.
Skiing.
500
What does the word peace mean?
All things are calm and good. There is no fighting.
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