Summer Olympics- Beijing 2008 Learn about the History of the Olympics and the Summer Games with this fun cyberhunt... 1. The first Olympic Games were held in ____________in the country of ____________. The only events at the first Olympic Games were_____________. Eventually, ___________and ___________ were added to the games played. Go to this site to find the answers: http://www.factmonster.com/spot/olympicstimeline.html 2. In _________the first Modern Olympics were held in _________, the capital of Greece. ______countries took part in ________events. Why didn’t Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who founded the International Olympic Committee in 1894, allow women to participate? _____________________________ Go to this site to find the answers: http://www.factmonster.com/spot/olympicstimeline.html 3. Ancient Greeks thought fire was given to man by the god of fire named ________________. ___________________and ____________were used to create fire by early Greeks. Go to this site to find the answers: http://www.factmonster.com/sports/ol...pic-torch.html 4. The original games were held in honor of the Greek’s chief god______________ Winners received a wreath made of ___________ called a _____________. __________were not allowed competing in or attending the Olympics. Go to this site to find the answers: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/olympics/
5. The Olympic flag with five interlocking rings (on a white background) are the following colors________________ and represent the continents which participate in the Olympics. Which is the only continent not represented at the games?__________ Why were these colors selected?____________________ Which three continents have yet to host an Olympic Game?_________ Go to this site to find the answers: http://www.teachervision.fen.com/oly...orts/2260.html 6. Which pair of sports are NOT parts of the summer Olympics? (Gymnastics and archery) (Track and field and cycling) (Curling and skeleton) Go to this site to find the answers: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/olympics/ 7. Where will the next summer Olympics be held and when?_____________ Where will the next winter Olympics be held and when?_______________ Which United States cities have hosted winter and summer Olympics to date? _______________________ Go to this site to find the answers: http://geography.about.com/od/countr...mpiccities.htm 8. What is the name for the Official mascots of the Beijing Olympic Games? __________. Which four popular animals do the mascots represent? _____________________. If you place the names of the mascots together they say what in Chinese? _______________ Go to this site for answers: http://en.beijing2008.cn/spirit/beij...14068254.shtml 9. In which year did the first women complete in the
Olympics?_________ Which event did women participate?_________________ Who was the first woman to win an Olympic event?________________ Go to this site for answers: http://www.topendsports.com/events/summer/firsts.htm 10. What is the slogan of the 2008 Summer Olympics?_________________ How many countries will be participating?________ How many NEW sports will be added to this summer Olympics?_______ What will be a new event for women at the summer games? __________ http://summerolympicsnews.com/index....lympics-facts/ 11. What is the nickname for the National Stadium in Beijing? _____________ How is the structure "'green" in its construction?________ Go to this site for answers: http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/v...14452647.shtml 12. What is the name of the world's largest public square found in Beijing?____________ What was some of the names previously used for the city of Beijing? _____________________ With about a population of______________, Beijing is the _________largest city in the country of China. Go to this site for answers: http://beijingtrip.com/facts