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1. When were the first Olympic Games held ?
2. Which people were not allowed to enter in the Ancient Olympics Games ?
3. How often are the Olympic Games held ?
4. Who designed the Olympic flag ?
5. What do the Olympic rings represent ?
6. Why were the colours yellow, black, green, red and blue chosen for the rings ?
7. How long is the Olympic marathon ?
8. Which city is hosting the next Olympic Games ?
9. Which country enters the stadium first in every opening ceremony at the Olympic Games ?
10. What did Britain place on rooftops for security in London ?
11. How many medals did New Zealand get in total in the London Olympic Games ?
12. Where was New Zealand placed in the world on the medal table after Valerie Adams was granted her gold ?
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1 - Athens 1896 (modern)
ReplyDeleteOlympia, Greece 776 BC (ancient).
2 - Women.
3 - Every 4 years.
4 - Baron Pierre de Coubertin in 1913.
5 - They represent the 5 continents (Africa,
Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania).
6 - To represent the continents colours (Blue
- Europe, Yellow - Asia, Black - Africa,
Green - Oceania and Red - Americas).
7 - 42.195 kms.
8 - Rio de Janeiro.
9 - Greece.
10 - Anti-aircraft guns.
11 - 13. 6 Gold, 2 Silver and 5 Bronze.
12 - 4th.