1 Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? Olympia , in Greece 776BC How many countries competed in the anc1 Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? Olympia , in Greece 776BC How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games? Only one, Greece Who could not take part in the Olympic Games? Women Slaves When and where did the modern Olympic Games start? Athens, Greece, in 1896 Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event? XuHaiFeng, shooting What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games? Swifter, higher , stronger The motto of the Olympics What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for? Europe Africa America Asia Oceania What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics? Fuwa (The Five Friendlies) 10 Beijing Olympic Mascots prosperity happiness passion health good luck