Ancient Olympics
What country did the first Olympics happen in?
Greece
What is the name of the prize you get for first place?
Gold Metal
What do we call the torch passed during the Games?
The Olympic torch
What do we call people who train and compete in sports?
Athletes
What is something that can delay or cancel the Olympics?
War or pandemics
What year did the first Olympic Games begin?
776 BC
Who restarted the Olympics in modern times?
Pierre de Coubertin
What do the five rings on the Olympic flag represent?
The five continents united in sport
Who was the famous athlete stripped of medals for being a pro?
Jim Thorpe
What happened in the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
Nazis tried to use it for propaganda
What did the first games honor?
Zeus
In what year were the modern Olympics revived?
1896
What begins each Olympic Games?
Opening Ceremony and Parade
Who lit the Olympic flame in 2000?
Cathy Freeman
Why was the 2020 Games delayed?
Covid Pandemic
How many events did the ancient Games eventually include?
What medals are given today?
Gold, silver, bronze
When did the torch relay start?
1936
Who was a famous young figure skater in the 1920s?
Sonja Henie
What do judges sometimes do unfairly?
Trade points or show bias
Why did Greek city-states stop fighting during the Games?
To keep the peace
Where was the first modern Winter Olympics held?
France
What was the original Olympic prize?
An olive branch
What sport did Jesse Owens compete in?
Track and Field
What does the IOC do to make sure athletes aren’t cheating with drugs?
They test athletes for banned substances, and take away medals if cheating is found.