WH Questions
Paris, France
The Olympics is a Global Competition.
What does Global mean?
Worldwide
Why do you think all of the continents are represented in the Olympic rings?
To represent the continents of all of the athletes.
What are 2 meanings of the word ring?
the sound a phone makes
a piece of jewelry that goes on your finger
A circle shape
A place where boxing and wrestling take place
Hercules, son of Zeus
What does compete mean?
To go against
How do you think the games brought people together?
Share a common interest cheer or root for their country.
What are two meanings for the word root?
The part of the plant that is underground
To cheer for your team
What were the first events of the the ancient Olympics?
Running, Wrestling, and Discus Throw
There are many spectators at the Olympics.
What are Spectators?
Fans, people coming to watch the games.
Why did Hercules create the games?
To honor his father
What are two meanings for the word court?
Place where basketball, volleyball or tennis is played
Place where you go for Justice - judge lawyers, defendants, prosecutors
5 rings are a symbol of the Olympics. What colors are they and what do they represent?
Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Black
They represent continents: Europe, Asia, Australia, Americas, and Africa
What's an athlete?
A person who is good at sports.
Why do you think the Olympic rings are interlocked?
To show unity
What are two meanings for the word host?
To coordinate and invite people to an event
A lot of something - a whole host of toys were dropped off at my house.
What is the Mascot of the Paris Olympics?
Phrygian cap - a red character that represents freedom.
The Olympics is an ancient tradition originating in Greece.
What does ancient mean?
Very old, a long time ago in history
Why do you think the motto is "Faster, Higher, Stronger?"
What are two meanings for the word metal?
a type of material
something given based on performance or winning