The Olympic Games

Who, according to Greek Mythology, started the Olympic Games?

• Zeus

• Aphrodite

• Hercules

• Zersez

What do the Olympic rings represent?

• The 5 Greek Gods: Zeus, Hercules, Xerses, Rohlet and Aphrodite

• The 6 continents : North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Africa

• The 6 events: Weightlifting, Swimming, Triathoalon, Boxing , Javolin and Hurdles

• The 5 Countries: France, Germany, Italy, United States and England

What commitee was created by France to organize the Olympic Games

• IOC

• CIO

• OOC

• IIC

Why did Roman Emperor Theodosius end the Olympic Games during his rule?

• Because he wanted woman to be able to particpate.

• Because he was a Christian

• Because they were too expensive

• Because he was a democrat

Draw the Olympic rings symbol, be sure to include the colors

Support this main idea with a piece of text evidence:

There have been times in history where the Olympic Games have been canceled.

Support this main idea with text evidence support:

The Olympic games have not always been fair to women