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Which country hosted the first Olympic games?
Greece
How many times has the Olympics been postponed?
4
What marks the beginning of the games?
Lighting the cauldron in the host city
Which country has won the most Olympic medals?
USA
When does the Paralympics take place? Where?
Right after the Olympics, in the same host city
How often does the Olympics happen?
Every 4 years
The host city must have...
a big enough space to host all athletes and viewers, good transportation, money for new buildings and other things
How is the special torch first lit?
By sunlight
What was the original purpose of the Olympics?
To honor the Greek God, Zeus
For the first 13 years, what was the only event that happened in the Olympics?
200 yard dash
When did the modern Olympic games begin?
1896
Other than sporting events, competitions were held for...
music, singing, poetry.
What happens at the opening ceremony?
The host country enters the arena first and they perform their national anthem. Then all other countries enter in a parade.
As of 2016, how many medals did Michael Phelps have?
18 (now he has 28)
The 1896 Olympics were...(a summer or a winter game?)
Summer
How many countries took part in the first Olympic game?
14
