Ancient Olympics
The name of the city and country where the ancient Olympics was first held are:
Paris, France
Rome, Italy
Olympia, Greece (near Athens)
Jacksonville, Florida
Olympia, Greece (near Athens)
How many rings appear in the logo of the Olympic games?
5
Which of these athletes won gold medals for the U.S.A. in 2024?
Simone Biles
Caeleb Dressel
Lebron James
All of the above
All of the above
How often are the Olympics held?
every 4 years
One of the first Olympic events at the Ancient Olympics was:
surfing
chariot racing
trampoline
bicycling
chariot racing
What do the rings of the Olympic symbol stand for?
continents
countries
cities
states
continents
An athlete needs to be able to concentrate on one task at a time. This ability is called _______.
passion
focus
dream
courage
focus
What are the two types of Olympics today?
Summer and winter
What caused the Ancient Olympics to stop?
Covid epidemic
the invasion of Greece by Rome
an earthquake
no one showed up
the invasion of Greece by Rome
What is the largest part of Oceania?
Australia
New Zealand
Pacific Islands
Australia
Who is a non-athlete who was an entertaining announcer at the 2024 Olympic games in Paris?
Snoop Dogg
True or False: About 20 countries participated in the 2024 Olympic games.
False
When were the Ancient Olympics first held?
about 200 years ago
over 2000 years ago
over 10,000 years ago
about 100 years ago
over 2000 years ago
True or false: There is no ring in the Olympic symbol to represent Antarctica.
True
What color is the second-place medal won by some Olympic athletes?
silver
True or False: The country of China won the most total medals at the 2024 Olympic games.
False
What prize did winners at the Ancient Olympics receive?
a gold medal
money
a wreath of olive branches or leaves
a crown
a wreath of olive branches or leaves
What color is the ring that represents the Americas?
Red
Successful athletes need to feel sure of themselves and their abilities. This feeling is called _______.
determination
strength
confidence
precision
confidence
Where will the next summer Olympics be held in 2028?
Los Angeles, California, USA