The Olympic Games

The First Olympic Games

A long time ago, in 776 BC, the first Olympic Games happened in Olympia, Greece. Only men could play. The winner got a crown made from olive tree leaves.

• The first Olympic Games happened in Rome, Italy
• The first Olympic Games happened in Olympia, Greece
• The first Olympic Games happened in Athens, Greece
• The first Olympic Games happened in Sparta, Greece

The Modern Olympic Games

The new Olympic Games started in 1896. They happen every four years. The summer games are in a leap year.

• The Modern Olympic Games started in 1900
• The Modern Olympic Games started in 1896
• The Modern Olympic Games happen every two years
• The Modern Olympic Games are always in a leap year

The Olympic Rings and Flag

The five Olympic rings stand for the five parts of the world: America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. The flag has six colours. These colors are seen on flags all around the world.

• The Olympic rings represent the five parts of the world and the flag has six colours which are seen on flags all around the world.

• The Olympic rings represent the five major sports in the Olympics and the flag has seven colors.
• The Olympic rings represent the five founding countries of the Olympics and the flag has five colors.
• The Olympic rings represent the five major sponsors of the Olympics and the flag has eight colors.

The Olympic Torch

There is a special torch. It gets lit in the opening show. It helps to keep the Olympic spirit alive.

• The Olympic Torch is used to start the Olympic Games
• The Olympic Torch is used to end the Olympic Games
• The Olympic Torch is used to light the Olympic Stadium
• The Olympic Torch is used to light the Olympic Village

Olympic Medals

Winners get medals. They stand on a small stage called a podium. The gold medal is for first place, silver for second, and bronze for third.

• Gold is for third place, silver for second, and bronze for first
• Gold is for second place, silver for first, and bronze for third
• Gold is for first place, silver for third, and bronze for second
• Gold is for first place, silver for second, and bronze for third

Olympic Sports

The Olympic Games have lots of different sports. Summer and winter games have different sports.

• The Olympic Games only include summer sports
• The Olympic Games only include winter sports
• The Olympic Games include both summer and winter sports
• The Olympic Games do not include any sports

Recent Olympic Games

These games happen all over the world. Cities like Rio, Paris, and London have hosted the games. Many people watch them on TV.

• The Olympic Games are held every year
• The Olympic Games are held in the same city every time
• The Olympic Games are only held in Europe
• The Olympic Games are held every four years in different cities around the world