The Olympics
What do the Olympic rings stand for?
5 participating continents
When did the ancient Olympic Games begin?
776 BC
Which of these events happened first? Women allowed to participate in the Olympics; The 1st Winter Olympics; The Olympic torch relay; or The 1st Modern Olympics
The 1st modern Olympics - 1896
What do the Olympic rings stand for?
The five participating continents
Which of these events happened second? Women allowed to participate in the Olympics; The 1st Winter Olympics; The Olympic torch relay; or The 1st Modern Olympics
Women allowed to participate in the Olympics - 1900
What is the 4th place prize at the Modern Olympic Games?
a diploma
What is used to light the Olympic flame?
a parabolic mirror
What were the first Olympics supposed to be?
a religious ceremony
How can a figure skater increase spinning speed?
arms in makes a skater go faster
What sport was added to the Summer Games and then moved to the Winter Games when they began?
figure skating
Why do v-shaped skis help with lift?
get 30% more lift, wider surface area to act on lift
How is the Olympic torch lit?
in a relay; with many participants called torch-bearers (being a torch-bearer is considered an honor, one given to local residents with a record of community service, in addition to athletes and celebrities)
What are the prizes at the Modern Olympic Games?
medals - gold, silver, and bronze
Who participated in the ancient Olympic Games?
men and boys
What prizes were awarded at the ancient Olympics?
olive branches
What must a city have to host the Winter Games?
snow
How can an Ariel skier minimize drag?
streamline posture, head down, arms behind them, Chest parallel to the snow
Which Olympic Games has more events, summer or winter?
summer
What is on the Olympic flag?
the Olympic rings on a white flag
What team enters last in the opening ceremonies?
the host country
What does the Olympic flame symbolize
the positive values that man has typically associated with fire
In what country did the Olympic Games begin
Greece
What country's team is the first to walk in the opening ceremonies?
Greece
Where will the Olympics take place in 2016
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
In what year did the modern Olympics begin?
1896
How many years are there between the Summer Olympic Games and the Olympic Winter Games?
2
In downhill skiing, which of Newton's law is the driving force?
Newton's second law
Which of these events happened last? Women allowed to participate in the Olympics; The 1st Winter Olympics; The Olympic torch relay; or The 1st Modern Olympics
Olympic torch relay - 1936
