The Olympic Games

1. When did the Olympic Games begin?

The olympic games started in 2,700 years ago.

2. Why did the ancient Greeks take part in the Olympics?

The ancient took part in the olympics because they celebrate the Greek gods zeus and hera.

     3. What were the names of the ancient Greek god and goddess which the

         Olympics were held for?

The names of the ancient are Greek god and goddess.

     4. Who was allowed the take part in the ancient Greek Olympics?

The boys and the men were allowed to take part of the Greek olympics.

     4. How often do the Olympics take place?

Every four years the olympic games were held.

     5. If an athlete came second in an event which metal would they be

         awarded?

The 2cd person who won the olympics got a silver award.

      6. Why is the Olympic torch lit?  

The torch was lit outside of the temple of hera using flames created from rays from the sun.

     7. Where does the Olympic flame travel?

The flame travels around greece and then to the country were the games will be taking place.

      8. What is the symbol of the Olympic games?

The symbol of the olympic games has three circles on top and two on the bottom.^[1]

     9. What do the five rings represent?

The five rings represent the five continents. or parts of the world which took part in the first modern olympic games.  

     10. When do the Paralympics games take place?

The Paralympics take place after the olympic games. Sportsmen and women

Who have disability meet and compete different sports.