Olympic Scavenger Hunt

 

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1.  Where were the first Ancient Olympics held?  In what year was the first
     three day event held? 


2.  What is the basic message of the Olympic creed?

3.  When and where will the torch relay start for the 2010 Olympics?
  

4.  What man is responsible for starting the Modern Olympics?  In what year? A photograph of a man in a dark, early 20th century suit who stands with his hands in his jacket pockets. He has light hair and a large, dark mustache, and stares out at the viewer without smiling. The words 'Baron P. De Coubertin' are hand written at the top of the image.



5.   What do the five rings on the Olympic flag represent?



6. Which country has won the most winter Olympic medals? Who is second and who is third?
   
    



7.  What are the names of the 2010 Winter Olympics Mascots and
      what do they represent? 2010.jpg

8.  Who is the father" of all Olympic mascots? When and where
      did he first appear?
      Name:                    Where:                   When:


9. RussiaIn 1952, what country came back into the Olympics after a 40 year
      absence? 


10.  In 1896, James Connlly a student at Harvard won the first gold medal
      of the Modern Olympics.  Describe his event and what he did to win.

11.   What Greek god was honored by the Ancient Olympics?

12. Who could compete in the ancient olympics?

13.  How were the athletes trained?

14. award -victor' wreath of wild olive leaves What prizes did Olympic victors get?

15. Where did the marathon come from?



 

  
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