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The Olympic Games were first held in ___ to honor the Greek God, Zeus. |
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776 BC on Mount Olympus |
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True or False: The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1894 by an American. |
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False. They were revived by French Baron Pierre de Coubertin. |
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Fill in the blank: The motto of the Olympic Games is 'Citius, Altius, ___.' |
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Fortius |
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What is the significance of the Olympic flame in the context of the Games? |
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It represents the continuity between the ancient and modern Olympic Games. |
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True or False: The Winter Olympic Games were first held in 1936. |
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False. The first Winter Olympic Games took place in 1924. |
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Fill in the blank: The headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is located in ___. |
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Lausanne, Switzerland |
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What unique feature will the Olympic medals for the 2024 Paris Olympics include? |
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They will incorporate raw iron from the Eiffel Tower. |
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True or False: Women first participated in the Olympic Games in 1900. |
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False. Women first participated in the Olympic Games in 1912. |
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Explain the significance of the Olympic symbol consisting of five interlinked rings. |
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The five rings represent the unity and sporting friendship of people from five continents. |
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Fill in the blank: The first Asian Games were held in ___ in 1951. |
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New Delhi, India |
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What is the main role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)? |
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The IOC oversees the Olympic Movement, selects host cities, determines included sports, and manages organization and funding. |
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Fill in the blank: The first Women's Cricket World Cup took place in ___ in 1973. |
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England |
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