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What were the Ancient Olympics? 

Games played between citizens of different cities in Greece

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What are the Olympics named after? 

The city of Olympia in Greece

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How often are the Summer Olympics held? 

Every 4 years 

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What kind of medals can athletes win at the Olympics?

In each sport, three medals are awarded. Athletes win a gold medal for first place, a silver medal for second place, and a bronze medal for third place

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How often are the Winter Olympics held?

Every 4 years

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The Olympics were first held to honor which Greek god?

Zeus

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What year did the NBA “Dream Team” participate in the Olympics?

1992

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In 2004, which men’s soccer team didn’t give up a single goal to their opponents?

Argentina

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What Olympic events were part of the Ancient Games?

Running

Wrestling

Boxing

Long jump 

Discus 

Equestrian

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What do the 5 Olympic rings represent? 

The five continents that participated in the original Olympics. These were Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania 

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What does the Olympic Flag look like?

The Olympic flag has a white background with the Olympic rings in blue, yellow, black, green, and red

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How many times has the US hosted the Olympics? 

4 times. 1904, 1932, 1984, 1996

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Where will the 2024 Summer Olympics be held? 

Paris, France

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Which color is NOT one of the rings on the Olympic flag? Green, yellow, black, or orange?

Orange

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Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?

USA

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What is the Olympic motto?

Faster, Higher, Stronger

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Five countries have been represented at all Summer Olympic Games. Name the 5?

Greece, Great Britain, France, Switzerland, and Australia

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In which sport do two teams play each other on ice and sweep stones towards a target?

Curling

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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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Where will the 2026 Winter Olympics be held? 

Milan, Italy

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Which American swimmer was the most successful Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals?

Michael Phelps 

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What is the symbol of the Olympic games?

Olympic rings. There are 5 rings, each a different color: blue, yellow, black, green, and red

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In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held? 

1892 1896 1912 1900

1896

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Where will the 2028 Summer Olympics be held? 

Los Angelas, California 

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Which language other than English is the Official language of the International Olympic Committee?

  1. Hindi
  2. French
  3. Spanish
  4. Arabic

French