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The Olympic Games are held in different ______ every time.

countries

The Paralympic Games for athletes with impairment are held every four years in the same ______ that hosts the Olympics.

country

The original and so-called ancient Olympic Games were held in ______, Greece more than 2800 years ago.

Olympia

The first modern Olympic Games were held in ______ in the summer of 1896.

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

The five rings in blue, yellow, black, green and red are depicted on ______ background.

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

The Olympic flame is always lit at the Temple of ______ in Olympia in Greece.

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

The Olympics are one of the most prestigious international sporting event for athletes from around the ______.

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

There are Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games which are both held every ______ years.

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

Summer and Winter Olympics are spaced ______ years apart.

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

Pierre de Coubertin from France is the founder of the International Olympic Committee and seen as '______ of Olympics'.

<p>The Father</p> Signup and view all the answers

Since 1904 the first, second and third placed athlete of any event in the Olympics will win a ______, silver or bronze medal.

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

The Olympic symbol is shown on the Olympic ______.

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

The Olympic motto is ______ - Altius - Fortius which is from the Latin language.

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

The Olympic motto is Citius - Altius - Fortius which is from the ______ language and means 'Faster - Higher - Stronger'.

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

What is the significance of the year 776 BC in the context of the Olympics?

<p>The year the ancient Olympic Games were first held (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Olympic flame?

<p>To symbolize the start of the Olympic Games (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the three words 'Citius', 'Altius', and 'Fortius' mean in English?

<p>Faster, Higher, Stronger (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often are the Summer and Winter Olympic Games held?

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

What is the significance of Pierre de Coubertin in the context of the Olympics?

<p>He was the founder of the International Olympic Committee (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of the background of the Olympic flag?

<p>White (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Since when have the first, second, and third placed athletes been awarded medals in the Olympics?

<p>Since 1904 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Olympic Games Overview

  • The Olympics are a prestigious international sporting event for athletes from around the world.
  • There are two types of Olympic Games: Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games, both held every four years, with a two-year gap between them.

Olympic Games History

  • The original Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece over 2800 years ago, in 776 BC.
  • The first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece in the summer of 1896.

Founding and Symbols

  • Pierre de Coubertin from France is the founder of the International Olympic Committee and is known as 'The Father of Olympics'.
  • The Olympic symbol consists of five interconnected rings in blue, yellow, black, green, and red, displayed on a white background.
  • The Olympic flame is always lit at the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece.

Awards and Motto

  • Since 1904, the top three athletes in each event have been awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals, respectively.
  • The Olympic motto is "Citius - Altius - Fortius", which is Latin for "Faster - Higher - Stronger".

Hosting and Paralympics

  • The Olympics are held in different countries every time.
  • The Paralympic Games for athletes with impairments are held every four years in the same country that hosts the Olympics.

Olympic Games Overview

  • The Olympics are a prestigious international sporting event for athletes from around the world.
  • There are two types of Olympic Games: Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games, both held every four years, with a two-year gap between them.

Olympic Games History

  • The original Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece over 2800 years ago, in 776 BC.
  • The first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece in the summer of 1896.

Founding and Symbols

  • Pierre de Coubertin from France is the founder of the International Olympic Committee and is known as 'The Father of Olympics'.
  • The Olympic symbol consists of five interconnected rings in blue, yellow, black, green, and red, displayed on a white background.
  • The Olympic flame is always lit at the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece.

Awards and Motto

  • Since 1904, the top three athletes in each event have been awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals, respectively.
  • The Olympic motto is "Citius - Altius - Fortius", which is Latin for "Faster - Higher - Stronger".

Hosting and Paralympics

  • The Olympics are held in different countries every time.
  • The Paralympic Games for athletes with impairments are held every four years in the same country that hosts the Olympics.

Olympic Games Overview

  • The Olympics are a prestigious international sporting event for athletes from around the world, featuring Summer and Winter Games held every four years, two years apart.
  • The Olympics are held in different countries every time.

History of the Olympics

  • The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece over 2800 years ago, starting in 776 BC.
  • The first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece in the summer of 1896.

Founding and Organization

  • Pierre de Coubertin from France is the founder of the International Olympic Committee and is known as 'The Father of Olympics'.

Medal Tradition

  • Since 1904, the top three athletes in each event have received gold, silver, and bronze medals.

Olympic Symbols

  • The Olympic symbol features five interconnected rings in blue, yellow, black, green, and red on a white background, displayed on the Olympic flag.
  • The Olympic flame is always lit at the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece.

Olympic Motto

  • The Olympic motto is "Citius - Altius - Fortius", which is Latin for "Faster - Higher - Stronger".

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