1/ The history of the Olympics
=> The Olympics had been taking place since 1896. The first time it took place, it was held at Athens - Greece. According to legend, the Olympics Games were founded by Heracles which is a son of Zeus.
2/ The Olympic Rings
These are interlock rings that represent the 5 main continents or major geographical areas of the world: Africa, Americas (North and South), Asia, Europe and Oceania.
=> The Olympics had been taking place since 1896. The first time it took place, it was held at Athens - Greece. According to legend, the Olympics Games were founded by Heracles which is a son of Zeus.
2/ The Olympic Rings
These are interlock rings that represent the 5 main continents or major geographical areas of the world: Africa, Americas (North and South), Asia, Europe and Oceania.
3/ The first city to hold the modern Olympic Games
It is the city of Athens of Greece.
4/ The years that London hosted the Olympics
London hosted the Olympics in 1908 and 1948!
5/ The city that first lighted the Olympics Flame!
The first city that lighted the Olympics Flame is Amsterdam of Netherlands.
6/ Name 10 sports that featured in the Olympics
- Aquatic Sports (Sports played in the water)
- Skating
- Skiing
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Gymnastics
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Judo
- Boxing
7/ Vietnam's Best Hope for a medal at the London Olympic Games
Van Ngoc Tu in Judo!
8/ What tragic events happened at the 1972 Munich Olympics?
The Palestinian terrorists came and kidnapped 15 Israeli athletes and 1 got shot.
9/
a/ What does a player get for winning an Olympic Game?
They will get gold medal if they win first prize, silver for second and bronze for third. However, they do not receive money because the medals are pure gold, silver and bronze
b/ Which was the first Asian Country to host the Olympic Games?
The Olympic Games was first hosted in Asia by Japan in 1964.
c/ What are the major differences between the Ancient and Modern Olympic Games?
- Ancient Olympic Games only allowed Greeks descent to participate.
- Only men were allowed to compete in the Olympic Games.
- Ancient Olympic Games are held as a religious event to honor the Greek God.
- In the Ancient Olympic Games, the winner gets an olive leaves crown.
- The Ancient Olympic Games never thought of featuring winter games like skiing or other cold weather events.
- The Ancient Olympic Games were always hosted in Olympia.
d/ How many countries are competing in the London Olympics of 2012?
There are 216 countries competing in London Olympics of 2012.
e/ On which day will the London Olympic Games of 2012 start?
It will start on the 27th of July!
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