Ancient Olympics
Where were the first Olympics held?
776 BC.
Where does the Olympic fire come from?
The original torch in Olympia.
What type of Olympics were the first modern Olympic games?
Summer Olympics
True or False - The Tour de France is a golf tournament.
False
What is my third rule of Pack Camp?
Be sure to walk in a line when moving to the next activity!
Name all of your counselors for Pack Camp. You must spell their names correctly.
Tim, Enzo, Ella Graff, Ella, Giselle, Richard, Ryan, and Brendan.
Olympiad
When did the Olympic torch go to space?
1996 and 2000.
World War 2 caused which 2 Olympic games to be cancelled?
1940 and 1944
How many people live in France?
67.76 million
Where will the next summer Olympics be held?
Los Angeles
What sport did Enzo play at St. Ignatius?
Soccer
What did the winner of the original Olympics get? (1 thing, others could have been included by their home territories).
Olive Wreath
When were the first Olympic Games ever televised?
1960.
How many nations competed in the first modern-day Olympics?
14 nations.
True or False - The President oversees foreign policy and manages national defense.
False
What are the colors of the modern day Olympic medals?
Gold, Silver, Bronze
What is the name of the field that we play on every day?
Fornelli Field
Zeus.
What does the Olympic motto mean in English? AND What part was added to this motto (aka not apart of the original motto)?
Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together
How many total sporting events will take place in Paris in 2024?
329 events.
Which famous painting is in the Louvre Museum?
Mona Lisa
How many times has Australia hosted the Olympic games?
Twice
What was the theme of week 4 of Pack Camp?
Space!
True or False: Men and women competed in running races together.
What do the closing ceremonies of the Olympics celebrate?
The achievements of all the athletes.
What must a host city prove to be able to host the Olympic games?
They must prove that they have the infrastructure and resources available to host such a special event.
How often do the French people vote for their president?
Every five years
Name the colors of your country's flag.
Results will vary.
Richard carried in the Olympic torch at the start of the week and held an Ignatius Wolfpack flag. How many wolves were on that flag?
Three wolves.
What was the profession of the first ever person to win the Olympics?
He was a cook.
What six colors are apart of the Olympic flag?
White, Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, and Red
When was the International Olympic Committee formed?
1894
How many administrative regions are there in France?
18 administrative regions.
Name the teams and the continents they come from for this week of Pack Camp. Both must be correct.
1 - Africa - Djibouti
1 - Asia - China
2 - North America - USA, Mexico
4 Europe - Spain, Switzerland, France, Italy
Giselle, on Monday, wore the jersey of the college that she will be going to this upcoming year. What school was this?
DePaul
How long was the first Olympic race?
192 meters (629.9 feet)
The Olympic creed embodies and emphasizes the spirit of what?
The Spirit of Participation and Sportsmanship!
When and where were the last Summer Olympics held?
Tokyo 2021
Which two teams (in our Pack Camp Olympics) border France?
Italy and Spain
When were women first allowed to compete in the Olympics?
776 BC
Correctly spell the names of your three adult leaders.
Miss Reyes, Mr. Tilkes, and Mr. Nunez
Since there were not multiple countries that competed in the ancient Olympics, who/what competed against each other?
City-State vs. City-State
What are the 5 new Olympic events added in the 2020 games?
Skateboarding, baseball, softball, surfing, and karate.
We have the modern-day Olympic games because who brought them back?
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
What gave the United States which major monument?
The Statute of Liberty
What were Mr. Tilkes and Mr. Nunez's favorite parts of Pack Camp?
Mr. Nunez - Sports Dome
Mr. Tilkes - Announcing
What does Mr. Tilkes coach at St. Ignatius?
Football