6th Grade Class Olympics

Reorder the following

• 776 BC

  Ancient Olympics Begin

• 1924

  First Winter Olympics

• 1896 Modern Olympics Begin

• 391 AD

  Ancient Olympics End

• 2024

  Next Summer Olympics

What is the purpose of the modern Olympics?

• To show off athletic skill

• To beat other countries

• To foster a feeling of world peace

• To win gold

Draw the 5 modern Olympic rings, in their proper color.

Why did the ancient Olympics come to an end?

• There was not enough money for medals

• The athletes were too unskilled

• The god Zeus seemed like too much

• The emperor preferred watching lions eat gladiators

An olympiad is a period of ____ years.

In what year were the first winter Olympics held?

• 396 AD

• 1896

• 1924

• 1980

Which of these is NOT included in the MODERN pentathlon?

• Javelin throw

• Swimming

• Fencing

• Running

The oldest competitor in the modern Olympics was how old?

In what city were the first modern Olympics held?

If there's a singing contest, it's probably which Olympics?

• Ancient

• Modern