Who could not participate in the ancient Olympic Games?
Women
Where were the first Olympics?
Greece
What was the winner's prize in the ancient Olympic Games?
Olive wreath
When were the first Olympics?
776 BC
What did the 5 rings represent in ancient Greece?
The years between the games- it used to be 5 years.
Who entered the stadium first in the ancient Olympic Games?
The judges
Where did the modern Olympic Games begin?
Greece
What is the winner's prize in the modern Olympic Games?
A medal
How many days did the ancient Olympic Games take?
5 days
What sport started the ancient Olympic Games?
Chariot race
Who was honored at the ancient Olympic Games?
The greek gods
Where was the Olympic Flag first used?
France
What is a requirement for a city to host the Winter Olympics?
Snow
When did the modern Olympic Games begin?
1896
What was the roughest sport in the ancient Olympic Games?
Chariot race
Who lit the flame in the ancient Olympic games?
The winner of the foot race
Where does the Olympic Torch start? Where is it lit?
Olympia, Greece
What was the first sport women played in the Olympic Games?
Tennis
When did the modern Olympics start using the Olympic Flame?
1896 in Athens
What is the marathon?
42 km foot race
Who was Baron de Coubertin?
The founder of the modern Olympics
What U.S city was the first to host the modern Olympics?
St. Louis, Missouri
Name three of the 5 sports in the ancient Olympic pentathlon.
long jump, javelin throw (やり投), foot race, discus, wrestling
How many years are there between the modern Olympic Games?
4 years
What does the marathon commemorate?
The Greek Battle at Marathon