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The Olympic Games

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  • This event had five different events for contestants to compete in.
    Pentathlon
  • How long did the Ancient games last at first?
    1 day
  • Mention two differences between the early Olympic and modern Olympic.
  • Who did the Olympic Games originally honor?
    Zeus
  • This event was a fight that was a combination of boxing and wrestling that really didn't have too many rules.
    Pankration
  • How many Summer Olympic events were there in 2021?
    33
  • What does the Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius" stand for?
    Faster, Higher, Stronger
  • Who could compete in Ancient Greece?
    Greek Men Only
  • Which Roman emperor banned the Olympics?
    Emperor Theodosius
  • Did the Ancient Greeks have a Winter Olympics?
    No
  • Why is the Roman emperor Theodosius famous?
    He ended the ancient Olympic games.
  • What was the first event in the ancient Olympics?
    Running
    Wrestling
    Boxing
  • How often are the Olympic Games held?
    Every 4 years
  • Which country is hosted the 2021 Olympics?
    Japan
  • How many colors are in the Olympic rings logo?
    5
  • True or False: The men didn't wear any clothes
    True
  • How many winners were there in Ancient Greece?
    1
  • What are the two types of Modern Olympic Games?
    Summer and Winter Olympic Games
  • What do the Olympic rings represent?
    Continents
  • When did the early Olympic games start?
    In 776 BC
  • Where were the ancient Olympic games held?
    Olympia
  • What were ancient Olympic athletes given for winning an event?
    An olive wreath
  • When did the modern Olympic games restart in Athens, Greece?
    In AD 1896
  • Where were the original  athletes from?
    Greece