🥇 Olympics quiz for kids

The answers, and why

1. How many rings are on the Olympic flag? Five. Five linked rings stand for the five inhabited parts of the world joined by sport.
2. In which country did the ancient Olympic Games begin? Greece. The ancient Games were held at Olympia, in Greece.
3. Where were the first modern Olympics held, in 1896? Athens. The first modern Olympic Games were in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
4. How often are the Summer Olympics held? Every four years. The Summer and Winter Games are each held every four years, two years apart.
5. What medal does the winner get? Gold. Gold for first, silver for second and bronze for third.
6. About how long is a marathon? 26 miles. A marathon is 26.2 miles, or 42.195 kilometres.
7. Where is the Olympic flame lit before each Games? Olympia, Greece. The flame is lit at Olympia and carried by a torch relay to the host city.
8. Which of these is a Winter Olympic sport? Figure skating. Figure skating is on ice, so it's in the Winter Games.
9. Which of these is a Summer Olympic sport? Swimming. Swimming is one of the biggest sports at the Summer Games.
10. The Paralympic Games are for... Athletes with disabilities. The Paralympics are held after each Olympics, in the same host city.