History & Sports Olympics
b. javelin
All are events in the modern pentathlon except which one? a. fencing b. javelin c. show jumping d. 200 m freestyle swim
d. swimming
All of the following are events of the Ancient Olympics except which of the following? a. boxing b. chariot races c. pentathlon d. swimming
5 days
Ancient Olympic games usually lasted for how long?
2 weeks
How long do the Modern Olympics last?
10
How many events are in the decathlon?
7
How many events are in the heptathlon?
339
How many events are now in the olympics?
43 events, 9 sports
How many events/sports were in the first modern games?
the olive tree wreath placed around the winners head
In the Ancient games what did the term "kotinos" mean?
393 AD
In what year were the Ancient Olympic games forbidden and ceased to exist?
1900
In what year were women first allowed to compete in the Olympic games?
d. fencing
The Ancient pentathlon is made up of all the following events except which one? a. discus b. javelin c. wrestling d. fencing
1894
The IOC (International Olympic Committee) was created in what year?
1980
The Miracle on Ice happened in which winter Olympic games?
1896
The Modern Day Olympics started in what year
4
The Olympic Games (summer to summer) are held every how many years?
1992
The Original Dream Team was apart of which Olympic games?
Olympia
The first Ancient Olympic games took place is what city?
Athens
The first Modern Olympic games were held in what city?
discus, javelin, jumping, running, wrestling
What 5 events were in the Ancient Olympics?
1916, 1940, 1944
What Olympic years were cancelled?
fencing, 200m freestyle swim, show jumping, and the pistol shooting/3200m run
What are the 5 events in the modern pentathlon?
to honor the gods, to show the gods how fit their bodies are, to stay on the good side of the gods
What are the three reasons for the Ancient games?
nothing, naked
What did the athletes used to wear to compete?
proper uniforms
What do athletes wear now to compete?
interlocking rings represent the 5 continents in the games and at least one of the colors is represented in each flag
What do the rings and colors represent in the Olympic symbol?
to show they were more powerful than the gods
What is not a reason for the Ancient games?
1980
What is the only year the Unites States boycotted the Summer Olympics
Finland
What team did the "Miracle on Ice" team beat in their final game to win the gold medal?
boxing and wrestling
What two events make up the ancient olympic event known as the pankration?
lawn lennis
What was the first womens event/sport in the olympics?
himante
What were the wraps used by boxers called in the ancient games?
776 BC
What year did the Ancient Olympic games start?
1928
When did women's athletics and gymnastics debut?
1992
When was the last time that the winter and summer games were held in the same year?
Barcelona
Where did the Dream Team capture gold?
Moscow
Where were the Olympics held the year the United States boycotted?
Agon
Which term means "competition"?
anyone who qualifies
Who can compete in the Modern Olympics?
anyone
Who can watch the Modern Day Olympics?
any man who's a citizen, no women
Who could compete in the Ancient Greece Olympics?
any man who's a citizen of Greece
Who could watch the Ancient Greece Olympics?
Emperor Theodosius
Who ended the Ancient Olympics?
Pierre de Coubertin
Who is credited with the restart of the Olympic games in 1896?
Eddie Eagan — 1920 Summer Boxing, 1932 Winter 4 Man Bobsled
Who is the only athlete to win a gold medal in Summer/Winter Olympics?
1924
Why year did the OIC start the winter olympics?
