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=2012 London Olympics- Joe and Frankie=


 * Thesis: The 2012 Olympics will be the most influential event of the year.**

776 B.C.: First Olympics occur, the first event was the stadium race. A.D.394: roman emperor Theodosius abolishes the game because he believes they are pagan acts. 1894:The international Olympic comittee is founded 1896:14 countries 245 men they competed in 43 events. 1916: The games are cancelled due to WW1 1920:Olympics games are restarted. Also the Olympic flag and outh are introduced 1940,1944:Games called off due to WW2 1945-2012:Modern Olympic games 2012:London Olympic games begin
 * Timeline**

The Olympics started in ancient times in 776 B.C. the origin of the Olympics was a dedication to the Olympian gods and occurred on the plains of Olympia. It strengthened Greece’s national unity. Many countries saw this, and wanted to also have a strong national unity. All of this created what we call the Olympics today. The first modern Olympics was in 1896 where only 14 countries competed. This year, 211 countries will be competing. This shows how much the Olympics has spread and grown since it's Greek beginnings. This year, the London Olympics will be the most important and influential event because the Olympics allows counties to cooperate, compete peacefully through sports, and show off their talent.

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Turn in the quiz to Joe or Frankie. A. 770 B.800 C.776 D .Today A. Caesar B. Theodosius C. Lupfer D. Obama A. 1900 B. 1920 C. 14 A.D. D. 2013 A. 100 B. 300 C. 211 D. 7 million A. U.S.A. B. Athens C. Greece D. The sun
 * When was the first Olympics?
 * Who was the emperor that stopped the Olympics?
 * When was the Olympic flag Introduced?
 * How many countries are competing this year?
 * Who started the Olympics?