Olympic Flame Meaning: Symbolism and History Quiz & Flashcards

What do the five circles on the Olympic flag represent?

What is the motto of the Olympics?

Where does the journey to bring the Olympic torch begin?

Which event marks the most exciting moment of the opening ceremony?

What does the International Olympic Committee do between the Games?

How long does the Olympic Flame burn for?

Olympic Symbolism

The Olympic Games have a unique flag with a white background and five interconnected circles in different colors: black, blue, green, red, and yellow.
These colors are present in every country's flag, symbolizing unity among nations.
The five circles represent the five continents: Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North and South America.

The Olympic Motto and Flame

The Olympic motto is "Faster, higher, stronger", symbolizing the pursuit of excellence.
The Olympic Flame is a symbol of the Olympic Games, lit during the opening ceremony.
The Flame is brought to the stadium by the final runner in a torch relay that starts four weeks prior to the Games in the valley of Olympia, Greece.
Thousands of runners participate in the journey, carrying the torch to the opening ceremony.
The Olympic Flame burns until the end of the Games, symbolizing the spirit of the Olympics.

The International Olympic Committee

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is responsible for selecting the host city for the next Olympics.
The IOC also chooses new sports to be included in the Olympic Games between each edition.

This quiz explores the flag and motto of the Olympic Games, which includes details about the flag's design with five colored circles representing the continents, and the famous Olympic motto 'Faster, higher, stronger'. It also mentions the symbolic lighting of the Olympic Flame during the opening ceremony.