The Olympic Games

The Olympics have been a popular event in parts of the world for many years. But what is their history and where have they taken place? Your job is to find out this information and much more!

I. Draw a world map and include where the summer and winter games have taken since 1896 as well as the year.

II. When did the games begin and what myths surround the origin?

III. What is the significance of 1896?

IV. What year did the United States boycott the Olympics and why?

V. What Olympic athlete is a household name and in what event did they participate?

VI. If you have the opportunity to watch the winter games what event do you prefer and why?

VII. And the summer games?

VIII. What does someone from Atlanta say about when the games were here? Did they attend an event? Why or why not?

IX. Do you think the Olympics are more of an athletic competition or a political competition and why?

X. When and where will the next games take place?