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What country were the Ancient olympics held in?
Greece.
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How many countries were represented in the meeting to revive the Olympics.
Nine countries.
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What year did the first Summer Olympics take place?
1896.
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When did the first winter Olympics take place?
1924.
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How many medals does Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. have and who did he compete for? Hint: Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr is Muhammad Ali.
1 medal and he competed for the United States.
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In who's honor were the olympics held?
The Greek god Zeus.
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How many delegates came to the meeting?
79 delegates.
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Where did the first Summer games take place?
Athens, Greece.
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Where were the first Winter olympics held.
Chamonix, France.
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Where is Pierre de Coubertin from?
France.
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At what site were the ancient olympics held?
Olympia.
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In what year were the first modern Olympic games held?
1896.
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List three sports played in the Summer olympics.
Answers vary.
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Why were the Winter olympics started?
Because of the success of the summer Olympics.
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Where were the 1960 summer olympics held?
Rome, Italy.
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In what year were the Ancient Olympic games held?
776 BC.
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What is the name of the man who had the idea of reviving the olympic games?
Pierre de Coubertin.
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Who is the person with the most overall olympic medals and the most summer olympic medals?
Michael Phelps.
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List three sports played in the winter olympics.
Answers vary.
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Where will the 2018 winter olympics be held?
Pyeongchang, South Korea.