The Olympics

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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


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