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The Olympic Games1. Where did they begin?

a. What are the origins of the ancient Olympic Games and the name Olympic?

b. List the events that took place at the ancient Olympic Games.

c. Write a modern-day commentary of one of the events in the ancient Olympics.You might like to videotape a re-enactment of the event or record the commentary on audio tape.

d.Which of these early events still take place today?

References: Jacaranda SOSE 1 2E, pp 68–69 • Jacaranda SOSE: Ancient History, pp 102–103 Retroactive 1 2E, pp 80–81

2. The modern Olympic Games

a. Find out when the modern Olympic Games began and who started it.

b. Draw the Olympic symbol using the correct colours. What does the symbol represent?

c. Research the sites for the modern summer and winter Olympic Games and mark them onto the map below.

3. The 2004 Olympic Games

a.Where were the 2004 summer Olympics held, and why is this site important in the history of the Games?

b.Select one objective of the International Olympic Organising Committee (IOOC) that recognises the traditions of the Olympic Games. Give reasons to support your selection.

References: www.athens.olympic.org/en/

John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2004

www . j a c o n l i n e . c om . a u

P R O J E C T

olympic-game.pdf

f• SOSE for Qld 1, pp 102–103