Lesson Fourteen - The Olympic Games

What do you know about the Olympic Games? Let's find out with the help of a short quiz.

1 First we will find out more about the Ancient Olympics doing the  Quiz

2 Now let's find more information. Go to Ancient Olympics 101, Ancientgreece.com and Wiki
Also let us find out:

1. How many sports were there at the ancient Olympics?
2. Who are Hellanodikai?
3. Women weren't allowed active participation in the Olympics. Why not?
4. What are Heraean Games?
5. What is the origin of the Ancient Olympic Games?
6. When did the Games start and stop?
7. What is the story of the olympic torch?
8. What sports did pentathlon and biathlon include initially?
9. From what material was the ancient discus made?
10. What were the prizes?
11. According to mythology, who invented the sport of boxing?
12. What did equestrian events include?

3 Now  let's find out some information about the modern Olympic Games


At home

Choose a sport you like, find 5 interesting facts about it and then make your infographics using one of the sites below:
piktochart.com
infogr.am
www.easel.ly
or
venngage.com