Introduction to the Olympic Games

Where is Olympia?

What year did the first recorded Olympic Games take place? (Ancient times)

• 776 BCE

• 393 CE

• 1896

• 1960

What year did women compete for the first time in the Olympics?

• 1900

• 1924

• 1960

• 2012

What year was the first modern Olympics held?

• 776 BCE

• 1896

• 1928

• 2000

What do the Olympic Rings represent?

• Five continents

• Five countries

• Five sports

• Five athletes

What is the significance of the Olympic Torch?

• Represents peace

• Inspired by ancient Greece

• Symbol of victory

• None of the above

List at least one advantage and one disadvantage when a city hosts the Summer Olympics.

Where did the first MODERN Olympics held?

• Paris

• Sydney

• Athens

• Osaka

Who is considered the fastest man alive?

• Messi

• Michael Jordan

• The Flash

• Usain Bolt

M_ _ _ _ _ _ P_ _ _ _ _ is the Olympic athlete with the most medals (swimming)