Olympic Games Symbols

Can you answer these questions about the Olympic Games symbols?
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What is depicted on the Olympic flag?
Olympic rings
In which country is the Olympic flame lit?
Greece
And in which town?
Olympia
By what means is the fire of the first torch kindled?
Sun rays
What is being lit by the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony?
Olympic cauldron
What birds are (symbolically) released at the opening ceremony?
doves
The Olympic salute is no longer used because of its resemblance to whose salute?
Nazi
The Olympic salute is however a variant of which historical salute?
Roman salute
What does the Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter" mean?
faster
higher
stronger
together
How many finishers receive the Olympic diploma?
the top eight
Winners used to be awarded a "Kotinos" which is a wreath of what plant?
olive
Runners-up were awarded a wreath of what plant?
laurel
What three medals are won?
gold
silver
bronze
Who are Phryges, Bing Dwen Dwen, Miraitowa, Soohorang and others?
mascots
In what language is the official Olympic Anthem (originally)?
Greek
Who is the father of the modern Olympics, founder of the IOC and namesake of an award?
Pierre de Coubertin
Who receives the Olympic Cup?
institutions or associations
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