Going for gold - burlington reader

In which country did the Olympic games originate?

• Spain

• France

• Greese

• USA

What does the Olympic torch represent?

• Happiness in the games

• Peace between all the countries

• Competition between the athletes

• remembrance day

What do the 5 rings represent on the Olympic flag?

• The 5 nations

• The 5 seas

• The 5 continents

• The 5 different sports

What were the winners given in the first Olympic games?

• A medal

• A star

• A trophy

• A wreath

The first Modern Olympic games started in the 19th century.

• True

• False

When was the first time women could compete in the Olympics?

• In France 1900

• In Spain 2000

• In Greece 1800

• In Germany 1900

Who was the "Athlete of the Century"?

• Jim Thorpe

• Jim Forbs

• Johnny Thorbe

• Jimmy Thorbe

In which year did the First Paralymics take place?

• 1970

• 2000

• 1990

• 1960

When was the first international winter Olympic games?

• In 1924

• In 1990

• In 1800

• In 1824

What is the meaning of "Citius, Altius, Fortius"?

• Faster, slower, taller

• Faster, stronger , cleaner

• Faster, Higher, Stronger

• Quicker, better, faster