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