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What was the primary reason for the cessation of the ancient Olympic Games?
What was the primary reason for the cessation of the ancient Olympic Games?
- Economic difficulties in Greece
- Lack of public interest
- Order from the Roman king Diodosius (correct)
- Religious conflicts within the region
In what city did the revival of the modern Olympic Games take place in 1896?
In what city did the revival of the modern Olympic Games take place in 1896?
- Rome
- Athens (correct)
- Paris
- Olympia
What role does the International Olympic Committee (IOC) play in the Olympic Games?
What role does the International Olympic Committee (IOC) play in the Olympic Games?
- Governing and managing the Olympic Games (correct)
- Hosting opening and closing ceremonies
- Selecting participating atheletes
- Providing financial support
If the Olympic flag symbolizes unity among continents, what does the white background of the flag represent?
If the Olympic flag symbolizes unity among continents, what does the white background of the flag represent?
What do the Olympic motto words 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' represent?
What do the Olympic motto words 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' represent?
What is the significance of lighting the Olympic torch with the sun's rays at the Temple of Hera in Olympia?
What is the significance of lighting the Olympic torch with the sun's rays at the Temple of Hera in Olympia?
Considering the historical context, which leader's actions directly led to the end of the ancient Olympic Games?
Considering the historical context, which leader's actions directly led to the end of the ancient Olympic Games?
If one considers the modern Olympics as a revival, which historical figure's efforts were crucial to its realization in 1896?
If one considers the modern Olympics as a revival, which historical figure's efforts were crucial to its realization in 1896?
What critical function does the International Olympic Committee's executive board serve in the management of the Olympic Games?
What critical function does the International Olympic Committee's executive board serve in the management of the Olympic Games?
If each color in the Olympic flag represents a continent, which continent is represented by the black ring?
If each color in the Olympic flag represents a continent, which continent is represented by the black ring?
Why was the Olympic motto presented for the first time at the Antwerp Olympic Games in 1920?
Why was the Olympic motto presented for the first time at the Antwerp Olympic Games in 1920?
If lighting the Olympic torch symbolizes the start of the Games, what specific process ensures its alignment with ancient traditions?
If lighting the Olympic torch symbolizes the start of the Games, what specific process ensures its alignment with ancient traditions?
Who was the first chairman of the Indian Olympic Council, founded in 1924?
Who was the first chairman of the Indian Olympic Council, founded in 1924?
What is the primary function of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?
What is the primary function of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?
What symbolic meaning is conveyed through the Olympic flag's five interlaced rings?
What symbolic meaning is conveyed through the Olympic flag's five interlaced rings?
In the context of the Olympic Games, what does the motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' emphasize?
In the context of the Olympic Games, what does the motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' emphasize?
What role does the ancient Greek site of Olympia and the Temple of Hera play in the modern Olympic Games?
What role does the ancient Greek site of Olympia and the Temple of Hera play in the modern Olympic Games?
What was the primary purpose behind the creation of the Olympic flag in 1913?
What was the primary purpose behind the creation of the Olympic flag in 1913?
How did the introduction of the Olympic flame at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics symbolize the Games' values?
How did the introduction of the Olympic flame at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics symbolize the Games' values?
In what way does the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ensure global representation in the Olympic Games?
In what way does the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ensure global representation in the Olympic Games?
Flashcards
Origin of Olympic Games
Origin of Olympic Games
Ancient Olympic Games started in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece, in honor of the Greek god Zeus.
Modern Olympics start
Modern Olympics start
Modern Olympic Games began in 1896 in Athens, Greece, thanks to the efforts of Baron Pierre de Coubertin.
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, it was founded in 1894.
IOC's Role
IOC's Role
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First IOC President
First IOC President
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Olympic Motto introduced
Olympic Motto introduced
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Olympic Flame origin
Olympic Flame origin
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Current Olympic Torch Design
Current Olympic Torch Design
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Olympic Flag
Olympic Flag
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Olympic Flag raised
Olympic Flag raised
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Olympic Rings colors
Olympic Rings colors
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First Olympic Motto
First Olympic Motto
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Olympic Torch start
Olympic Torch start
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Olympic flag origin
Olympic flag origin
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End of ancient games
End of ancient games
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Lighting of the Olympic Torch
Lighting of the Olympic Torch
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What is Olympic Marshy
What is Olympic Marshy
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Indian Olympic Council founded
Indian Olympic Council founded
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Study Notes
- Ancient Olympic Games started in 776 BC in the city of Olympia, Greece.
- The games were first played in honor of the Greek god Zeus.
- The games were held every four years until 394 AD, when Roman King Theodosius ordered them to be stopped.
Modern Olympic Games
- The modern Olympic Games competition started in 1896 in Athens, Greece, thanks to the efforts of Began Geo Ji Cozartiv from France.
- It is organized every four years.
- The International Olympic Committee was established in 1894 in Sakhon.
- The headquarters are located in Logane (Switzerland).
- The International Olympic Committee is responsible for conducting the Olympic Games.
- The committee has an executive board consisting of a president, three vice-presidents, and seven other members.
- This organization determines the venue, rules, and operations of the Olympic Games
Presidents of International Olympic Committee
- Dimitrias Vikelas (Greece) served from 1894-1896
- Baron Pierre de Coubertin (France) served from 1896-1925
- Count Henri de Baillet-Latour (Belgium) served from 1925-1942
- Sigfrid Edström (Sweden) served from 1946-1952
- Avery Brundage (America) served from 1952-1972
- Lord Killanin (Ireland) served from 1972-1980
- Juan Antonio Samaranch (Spain) served from 1980-2001
- Jacques Rogge (Belgium) served from 2001-present (at the time of writing).
- The Indian Olympic Council was established in 1924, with Sir J.J. Tata as its first 'President'.
Olympic Ideals
- Baron Pierre de Coubertin conceptualized the Olympic flag in 1913.
- Inauguration occurred in June 1914 in Paris.
- First unfurled at the Antwerp Olympics in 1920.
- The flag's background is white with five interlocked colored rings in the center.
- The rings represent the five continents of the world.
- The rings symbolize fair and open competition.
- Blue ring: Europe
- Yellow ring: Asia
- Black ring: Africa
- Green ring: Australia
- Red ring: the Americas
Olympic Motto
- Created by Father Didon in 1897.
- The motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius" (Faster, Higher, Stronger) in Latin.
- The motto was first presented as the objective of the Olympics at the Antwerp (Belgium) Olympic Games in 1920.
Olympic Flame
- The practice of lighting the Olympic flame started at the Amsterdam Olympics in 1928.
- The current form of the torch was adopted at the Berlin Olympic Games in 1936.
- The tradition of bringing the Olympic torch to the venue began at the same time.
- The torch is lit by the sun's rays in front of the Hera Temple in Olympia, Greece, a few days before the Games begin.
- Runners then carry it to the venue, where it is used to light the ceremonial flame.
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