Our Olympics

Fun Facts By Lyza & Hector

Ancient Greek Facts

~They earn about 500 drachmas (money)!~Men competed naked!~Women weren’t allowed to watch or compete.~Roman emperor thedeus banned the Olympics in 393 AD.~The first Olympic games were in 776 BC !~They won olive wreath ,celery sticks , and olive oil.~The ancient Greek were very serious about the Olympics. ~It was originated 3,000 years ago!

Modern Day Facts

The five rings represent the major regions of the world. The five colors represent every national flag in the

world. Chicago made a bid for the 2016 games but lost to rio

de janiero. Until 1994 the Olympics were held every 4 hours, now

its every 2 years. 960 summer games were held in Rome 202 countries competed in 2004 The most metals were 18 Greece medals won 47

they competed

naked.

They won olive wreaths, celery sticks, and olive oil.

they earn 500 drachmas (money).

women weren't allowed to watch or compete.

Venn diagram part 1

The 5 circles mean the 5 major regions.

The colors mean every color on a national flag.

Chicago lost a bet to the 2016 games.

Still called the Olympics.

In 1944 they were held every 4 hours.

They still have wrestling.

Ancient facts Modern facts

Venn diagram part 2

The first Olympics were in 776 BC.

Thedeus banned the Olympics in 393 AD.

Made 3,000 years ago.

In 960 the games were held in Rome.

202 countries competed 2004.

Ancient facts Modern facts ??

The most medals were 18!

47 medals won

They were very serious

random people compete

There is always a flame.

How does the world represent the Olympics?

~they show the Olympic flag~they sing the national anthem~they lite a fire through out the game~people all over the world compete in it~56 events ~summer and winter Olympics ~they do parades