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The first ever Olympic Games had only one event. What event was it?
Footrace
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Which came first? The summer or winter games?
Summer Games
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Who marches in the parade of nations?
all participating athletes
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In Ancient Greece, what did the winner of the Olympic Games receive?
An olive branch wreath was placed on the winner's head
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What is the Motto of the Olympics?
Swifter, Higher, Stronger
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Why were the Ancient Olympic Games banned?
because they were dedicated to the Greek God Zeus
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How many events are there at the Olympics?
300
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What symbolizes the end of the Olympic Games
Extinguishing the Olympic Torch
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Which country won the most medals at the first Summer Olympic Games in 1896?
Greece, 47
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Which 3 continents have never hosted the Olympics?
Africa, South America, and Antartica
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What Country created the first Olympic Games?
Greece
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Name 3 Winter Olympic Sports?
Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Ice Hockey, Snowboarding, Luge, Speed Skating.
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What is paraded during each opening ceremony?
the Olympic Flag
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Which Country has won the most medals at the Winter Olympic Games?
Norway; 263 medals
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How often are the Olympic Games held?
Winter and Summer Games alternate every 2 years
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What year were the first Olympic Games held?
776 B.C.
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Name 5 Summer Olympic Sports?
Archery, Diving, Swimming, gymnastics, Waterpolo, Tennis, Track and Field, Fencing, Handball, Judo, Rowing, Sailing, Mountain Biking
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What activity is the start of the Olympics?
The lighting of the Olympic Torch
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Which country has won the most medals at the Summer Olympic Games?
The United States; 2,189 medals
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What are the colors of the 5 Olympic Rings?
Blue, Black, Red, Yellow and Green
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The first Olympic Games were held to celebrate what?
Fitness and Discipline
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The first modern Olympics hosted 9 sports? What were they?
Athletics Cycling Fencing Gymnastics Shooting Swimming Tennis Weightlifting Wrestling
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Which country enters first in the Parade of nations?
Greece
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What medals do the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners receive?
1st place: gold medal. 2nd place: silver medal. 3rd place: bronze medal.
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What do the 5 Olympic Rings represent?
The 5 regions of the world; Africa, The Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceana