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