Olympic rings
History of the Olympic Games
General Knowledge
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The colours of the five interlaced rings in the Olympics flag are
Red, Black, Breen, Blue and Yellow.
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Where did the Olympic Games begin?
They began in Ancient Greece.
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What does the Olympic motto Citius, Altius, Fortius mean?
Faster, Higher, Stronger
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- If gold medals are awarded for first place and silver for second, which medal is awarded for third?
Bronze
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What color of ring represents America?
Red
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Who brought the Olympic Games back?
Pierre de Cobertin.
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The topper country in winning maximum medals in Olympics from its beginning is
USA
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- The Olympic Games are held every how many years?
2 years
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What color is the ring that represents Africa?
Black
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Mention the two main types of Olympic Games
Summer Olympics
Winter Olympics
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Olympic games were held in ancient Greece in the honour of Greek God
Zeus
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What are the main values of Olympism?
Excellence, Respect and Friendship are the three main values
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The color blue in the Olympic rings corresponds to what Continent?
Europe
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How many countries participate in the Olympic Games every two years?
Over 200
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In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
In 1896
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- The Modern Olympic Games are based on the Olympic Games of which ancient country?
Greece
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What do the Olympic rings represent?
They represent the five continents of the world, united by Olympism.
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What other type of Olympic Games are there? (3)
Paralympic Games
Youth Olympic Games
Special Olympics
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Where will the next Olympic Games be held?
In Tokyo, Japan.
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The picture represents the...
Paralympic Games