Ancient Games
Where were the Olympics created?
Ancient Greece
When were the Olympics revived on an international scale?
1896
What is a Stadion?
200 Meter Race
How often are the Olympics held?
Every four years
Who was the first star of the modern Olympic Games?
Jim Thorpe
Why were the Ancient Olympics abolished?
The catholic church deemed them barbaric.
Where were the first revived Olympics held?
Athens, Greece
What is a Diaulos?
400 Meter Race
When were the modern Olympics cancelled?
During World Wars 1 and 2
What committee introduced the opening and closing ceremonies?
The International Olympic Committee
When were the Ancient Olympics abolished?
394 AD
Name on problem that arose with the revival of the Olympic Games?
Video time code (5:17-6:40)
What is a Dolichos?
500 Meter Race
What was the first and only Olympic Game?
A footrace
Name 4 modern Olympic Games.
1. Marksmenship (shooting)
2. Curling
3. Bobsled
4. Figure Skating
5. Gymnastics
7. etc.
Name 5 Ancient Olympic Games.
1. Pentathlon (Footrace or other Footrace names)
2. Long Jump
3. Discus
4. Javelin
5. Wrestling
6. Boxing
7. Horse Racing (Chariot Racing)
Who created the National Olympic Association?
William Penny Brookes
What is a Hoplitodromos?
A Diaulos ran in full Armor
What were the Olympics meant to promote?
Cultural connectivity between countries
Name a modern Olympic star
1. Michael Phelps
2. etc.
Name one way the Ancient Olympics became too barbaric for the Catholic Church?
Time Stamp (2:12 - 3:13)
Who was the pioneer of the Olympics revival?
Baron Pierre De Coubertin
What Ancient Greek event held all five different footraces?
Pentathlon
When was the Olympic Congress created?
June 23rd, 1894
Where are the next Olympic Games going to be held?
The next Winter Olympics will be held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy in 2026. The following Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, USA in 2028.