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Where were the first modern Olympic Games held?

  • Rome
  • Paris
  • Athens
  • Greece (correct)
  • Who is regarded as the 'Father of the modern Olympics'?

  • Bing Dwen Dwen
  • Miraitowa
  • Pierre de Coubertin (correct)
  • Michael Phelps
  • When were the first Olympic medals awarded?

  • In 1904
  • In 1900
  • In 1908
  • In 1896 (correct)
  • What is the Olympic motto?

    <p>Citius - Altius - Fortius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many sports will be included in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

    <p>33 sports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the mascot of the Olympics 2022?

    <p>Bing Dwen Dwen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Olympic sports will be included in the 2022 Olympics?

    <p>15 sports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one new discipline that will be included in the Beijing Games 2022 for the first time?

    <p>Big air freestyle skiing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often are the Summer and Winter Olympic Games held?

    <p>Every four years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were the original Olympic Games held?

    <p>Olympia, Greece</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the founder of the International Olympic Committee?

    <p>Pierre de Coubertin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Olympic motto?

    <p>Faster - Higher - Stronger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece?

    <p>It is where the Olympic flame is always lit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When and where are the 2024 Summer Olympic Games being held?

    <p>From 26 July to 11 August in Paris, France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times has Paris hosted the Olympic Games?

    <p>Three times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the five rings on the Olympic flag represent?

    <p>The five continents of the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics?

    <p>It will be held along the Seine River.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the mascot for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games?

    <p>Phryge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of the river parade during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics?

    <p>6 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the motto of the Paris 2024 Olympics?

    <p>Games Wide Open</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Olympic sports will be covered in the 2024 Paris Games?

    <p>30 Olympic sports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In how many venues across mainland France will the Olympic events be held?

    <p>35 venues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When will the Olympic torch be lit in Olympia, Greece?

    <p>15 April 2024</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sport will be included in the Paris Olympics for the second time?

    <p>Breaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Olympics History

    • The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece in 1896.
    • Pierre de Coubertin is regarded as the 'Father of the modern Olympics'.
    • The first Olympic medals were awarded in 1904.
    • Women were first allowed to compete in the Olympic Games in Paris in 1900.
    • The Olympic motto is "Citius - Altius - Fortius", which means "Faster - Higher - Stronger".
    • The Olympic flame is traditionally lit at the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece.

    Beijing Olympics 2022

    • Beijing is the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.
    • The last Olympics held in China were in 2008.
    • The motto of the Beijing Olympics 2022 is "Together for a shared future".
    • The mascot of the Olympics 2022 is Bing Dwen Dwen.
    • The main colors of the Olympic logo of the Beijing Olympics are blue, red, and yellow.
    • There will be 15 Olympic sports included in the 2022 Olympics.
    • New disciplines included in the Beijing Games 2022 for the first time are big air freestyle skiing and women's mono bob.
    • Snow sports included in the Olympics 2022 are alpine skiing, ski jumping, nordic skiing, biathlon, and cross-country skiing.
    • Ice sports included in the Olympics 2022 are ice hockey, figure skating, and curling.

    Tokyo Olympics 2020

    • The motto of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 is "Discover Tomorrow".
    • There will be 33 sports with 50 disciplines included in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
    • New sports included in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 are karate, skateboarding, surfing, and sports climbing.
    • The mascot of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 is Miraitowa.
    • The Olympic Games will be held in 42 venues.

    Paris Olympics 2024

    • The 2024 Summer Olympic Games will be held from 26 July to 11 August in Paris, France.
    • This is the third time the French capital city Paris hosts the Olympic Games.
    • The opening ceremony of the Paris Games will take place on 26 July 2024 along the Seine River.
    • The Paris Paralympic Games for athletes with impairment will be held from 28 August to 8 September in Paris.
    • The official mascot of the Paris Olympic Summer Games is the Phryge.
    • The motto of the Paris Olympics is "Games Wide Open".
    • The logo of the Paris Olympics is art deco inspired and features an arch as one of its brand elements.
    • There will be 30 Olympic sports and four additional sporting events included in the 2024 Paris Games.
    • The events of the Olympics will be held in 35 venues across mainland France.
    • Competition for breaking, also referred to as breakdancing, will be held for the second time at the Paris Olympics.
    • The Olympic torch will be lit in Olympia, Greece on 15 April 2024.

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