What happens to the Olympic Flame once it is lit in Greece?

It travels to the venue of the host country.

The Olympic flag was introduced in 1896. What do the five rings on the flag symbolise?

Continents: America, Africa, Australia, Europe and Asia.

What is the role of the Olympic Games mascots?

To convey the Olympic spirit to the public.

Which five events are part of the Modern Pentathlon at the Olympics?

Running, swimming, pistol shooting, fencing, horse riding.

Who was Pierre de Coubertin?

The founder of the modern Olympic Games.

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What happens to the Olympic Flame once it is lit in Greece?
It travels to the venue of the host country.
It is put on display so tourists can take selfies with it.
Greek athletes take it from one town to the next in Greece.
It remains at the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece
2
What was the only event held at the first Olympic Games?
Discus
Wrestling
Running race
Pie eating contest
3
What does the Olympic Motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius" mean?
Swifter, Further, Stronger.
Swifter, Higher, Stronger.
Go hard or go home!
Faster, Longer, Deeper.
4
Which country did NZ team up with to go to the 1908 Olympic Games?
The games were cancelled that year due to WW1.
Fiji
Australia
NZ boycotted the Olympic Games in 1908.
5
The Olympic flag was introduced in 1896. What do the five rings on the flag symbolise?
Emotions: love, hate, sadness, envy and lust.
Continents: America, Africa, Australia, Europe and Asia.
Planet's five elements: earth, wind, water, fire and oil.
Colours in the flags of the nations competing.
6
What is the role of the Olympic Games mascots?
To convey the Olympic spirit to the public.
Souvineers for visitors from overseas.
To keep spectators entertained between events.
To involve children in the Olympic Games.
7
Which five events are part of the Modern Pentathlon at the Olympics?
Fencing, shooting, horse riding, archery, running.
Long jump, high jump, triple jump, 100m hurdles, pole vault.
Running, swimming, pistol shooting, fencing, horse riding.
Running, archery, horse riding, swimming and javelin.
8
What does the concept of Olympism promote?
A balance of mind, body and character
Being a positive role model for others
All of the above
Tolerance, unity, friendship and respect for others.
9
Which of the following sports has not been an event at the Summer Olympics?
Tug-Of-War
Pigeon Shooting
Roller Hockey
Croquet
10
Which Greek God were the first Olympic Games held in honour of?
Apollo
Hercules
Zeus
Athena
11
When did the ancient Olympic Games start?
167 BC
776 BC
1422
1896
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Who was Pierre de Coubertin?
The founder of the modern Olympic Games.
The first man to die at the Olympic Games.
The designer of the Olympic rings.
The fastest man in the world in the early 1900's.

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