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Answer questions abt the origins of the Olympics games

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Where were the first Olympics?

The first Olympics were in Ancient Greece, almost 3000 years ago

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How many events were there in the first Olympics? What was it?

There was only 1 event - short race

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Why are the games called the Olympics?

Because they were in a place called Olympia

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Where were the first modern Olympics?

The first modern Olympics were in Athens, Greece, in 1896

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How many countries competed in the first modern Olympics?

14 countries

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How many events were there in the first modern Olympics?

There were 43 events (discus, wrestling, weightlifting,....)

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Which country won the most gold medals?

The United States

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Where was the Olympic flag used for the first time?

The Olympic flag was first used in the Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium, in 1920

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How many rings are there on the Olympic flag?

5 rings

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What do 5 rings represent?

5 rings represent the 5 continents

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What colors can you see on 5 rings?

blue, yellow, black, green & red

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How many athletes competed in the Olympics London 2012?

More than 10,000 athletes competed in the Olympics London 2012

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How many nations were there in athletes competed in the Olympics London 2012?

There were 204 nations

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Which country won the most gold medal?

The United States

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