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The Story of the Olympics: An Unofficial History

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  • Who could compete in the Ancient Olympic Games?
    only Greek men
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  • The Ancient Olympics were a celebration to...
    Zeus
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  • What does "IOC" stand for?
    International Olympic Committee
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  • Name a piece of technology that advanced the Olympic games.
    photo finish cameras, automatic timing devices, PSA, television
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  • Approximately how many sports are featured at the Olympic games?
    30
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  • Name this Olympic athlete
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  • Name this Olympic athlete
    Michael Phelps
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  • When/Why were the Olympic games canceled?
    For the 2 World Wars (1914-1918, 1939-1945)
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  • What is a 'boycott'?
    to protest by not taking part
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  • What is one of the most common ways people try to cheat at the Olympics?
    by taking performance enhancing drugs
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  • Why did the Paralympics begin?
    So people with injuries from WWII could compete and get better health, a feeling of achievement, and friendship
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  • What is another term for individuals of the Israeli nation?
    Jewish
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  • What is the motto of the Olympics? (in English)
    Faster, Higher, Stronger
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  • Name this sport
    Pole Vault
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  • Name this sport
    Skiing
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  • Name this sport
    fencing
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