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When did the Olympuc games start?
2700 years ago
Where did the Olympics start?
In Ancient Greece
Which city held the first Olympics?
Olympia
How often are the Olympic games held?
Every 4 years.
What was the focus of the ancient Olympics?
The religious ceremony to honour the king Zeus.
Who is Zeus?
The king of the Greek gods.
What did Zeus throw from Mount Olympus?
Thunderbolt
Who came to see the Olympics in ancient times?
People from all over Greece.
How long was the running track?
192 meters.
What was the rule in wresting and boxing?
No biting or poking the opponent in the eye.
Which musical instrument was played during the long jump?
Flute.
Who ended the ancient Olympics?
The emperor Theodosius.
When was the first modetn Olympics held?
In 1896.
Where was the first modern Olympics held?
In Athens, Greece.
Why were the Olympics cancelled 4 times in modern days?
Because of the First, Second World War and the coronovirus pandemic
