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When and where did the ancient Olympic games first start, and when did they end?
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The ancient Olympic games first started in Greece in 776 BC and continued until 394 AD when Roman emperor Theodosius put an end to these games. These games lasted for over 1000 years in ancient times.
Who founded the Modern Olympic Games and what inspired him?
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Baron Pierre De Coubertin of France founded the Modern Olympic Games. He was inspired to create the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and revive the ancient Olympic tradition through his incessant…
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
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The International Olympic Committee is an independent body constituted in 1894 with headquarters in Switzerland. It bears the responsibility of controlling and directing the Olympic games worldwide. T…
When and where were the first modern Olympic Games held?
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The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece on April 5th, 1896. This was decided during the Olympic Congress in 1894, and Athens was chosen as it was the birthplace of the ancient Olymp…
What is the Olympic motto and what does it mean?
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'Citius, Altius, Fortius' meaning 'Faster, Higher, Stronger'. This motto was coined by Baron Coubertin's friend Henri Didon. It denotes that the main aim of Olympics is to test the skill and physical …
Describe the design and symbolism of the Olympic Flag.
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The Olympic Flag consists of five interlocked rings - Blue, Black, Red, Yellow, and Green - on a white background. It was designed by Coubertin in 1912, officially presented in 1914, and first hoisted…
When was the Olympic Torch tradition initiated and how does it work?
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The Olympic Torch tradition was initiated during the 1936 Berlin Olympics in Germany to promote international integration. The torch is lit at Olympia, Greece using sun rays, then relayed on foot, by …
Who were the first president and secretary of the IOC?
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The first president of the IOC was Greek writer Demetrius Vikelas, and Baron Pierre de Coubertin was the first secretary. They were elected during the first Olympic Congress in 1894.
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- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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