Ancient Olympics
Only these prople were allowed to compete in the Olympic Games...
Free men who were Greek citizens
The stadium where the events of the Ancient Olympic Games were held was called the ________.
Hippodrome
How long does each Modern Olympic Games last?
Between 14 and 17 days.
Name the Paralympic sport that we played on the Olympic Museum field trip...
Goalball
The Olympic Rings logo first appeared in the year...
1920
To which Olympic Games was a second event finally added and what was the event?
A running event that included one 400 meter lap around the stadium was added to the 14th Olympics.
In what year was the first chariot race held as part of the Ancient Olympics?
680 B.C. for the 25th Olympiad
Name the organization that supervises and makes decisions about the Modern Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC)
What is the difference between the Paralympics and Special Olympics?
The Paralympics are for athletes with physical disabilities and the Special Olympics are for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
How is the flame lit for each new Olympic Games?
A concave mirror is used to focus the sun's rays.
The first Ancient Olympic Games were started by the Greeks in the year...
776 B.C.
Which athletic events were scheduled on Day 1 of the Ancient Olympics?
There were no athletic events scheduled on the first day. This day was a time for participants to make sacrifices, take sacred vows, and to prepare for the games.
Name the first athlete to take the oath of the Modern Olympic Games.
VIctor Boin
In what year were the first Paralympic Games held?
1976
What was the name of the first Olympic Mascot, and in what year did he appear?
Shuss, 1968
Besides the obvious reasons, why was it a bad idea to kill your opponent in the Ancient Olympic Games?
Because they would be declared the winner.
What would athletes rub onto the discus, in order to get a firm grip before throwing?
Sand
What do the 5 interlocking rings of the Modern Olympic logo represent?
They represent the five continents that would participate in the new Olympic Games: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe.
In what country were the first Paralympic Games held?
Sweden
What was the name of the official mascot of the 2022 Beijing Olympics?
Bing Dwen Dwen
Name the contest that consisted of 5 different athletic events - Long Jump, Discus Throw, Javelin Throw, Sprint Race, Wrestling.
The Pentathlon
Why did the Spartans not compete in the Pankration?
They could not accept the possibility of having to admit defeat.
What are the certificates called that are awarded to many top winners in each Olympic sport?
Victory Diplomas
Where and when were the first Special Olympics held?
Chicago Illinois, 1968.
In what year were medals first placed around the necks of the top 3 winners of events in the Modern Olympic Games?
1960