The Olympic Games

The first Olympic Games were held
1. in 776 B.C.
2. in the 4th century A.D.
3. in 1896
4. after World War I
Pierre de Coubertin wanted to
1. bring peace and friendship to the people of the world
2. use sports to stop wars
3. organize an event which millions could watch on TV
In the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games
1. Greece marches in first
2. the host nation marches in first
3. Greece marches in last
What do cities that want to host the Olympic Games have to show the IOC ?
1. that they have enough stadiums to host the events
2. that they have enough rooms to house the athletes
3. that they can provide safety for athletes and spectators
4. that they can transport athletes and spectators in an orderly way
5. that ticket prices are not too expensive
6. that they must have at least two cities for big stadiums
7. that they must allow all countries to compete in the games
8. that they have enough prize money for the games
Olympic Games take place
1. every four years
2. every two years
3. every eight years
The ancient Olympic Games were held
1. in honour of Zeus, a Greek god
2. for men and women
3. only for footraces
The 1936 Summer Olympics were disturbed
1. because black American athletes showed their fist as a symbol of power
2. because Israeli athletes were killed
3. because Hitler tried to show how powerful the Nazis were
If an athlete takes drugs
1. they are disqualified and their medals are taken away from them
2. they move one rank down in the results
3. they cannot compete in the next two events
Abebe Biklia's victory in the marathon was so special because
1. he was the first black athlete at the Olympic Games
2. he ran barefoot
3. he won the race two times in a row
Equestrian events are about
1. horse riding
2. weight lifting
3. gymnastics

The Olympic Games

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