The Olympics Past & Present

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Across
  1. 1. An orderly, formal parade.
  2. 3. The relay torch is lit here before traveling to the host city for the Olympic Games.
  3. 4. People trained in sports, games, or other activities that require strength, speed, and skill.
  4. 6. A three-dimensional work of art, usually in the shape of a person or other animal.
  5. 8. The number of Olympics that have been canceled because of wars.
  6. 10. A formal act or ritual.
  7. 11. The king of all the Greek gods.
  8. 12. Countries that each contain one major city and its surrounding territory.
Down
  1. 1. Earning money for taking part in an activity, rather than doing it purely for pleasure.
  2. 2. A contest or other event where individuals or teams play against each other to win something.
  3. 5. The Olympic Games began almost 2,800 years ago in this place.
  4. 7. From a long time ago; very old.
  5. 9. The first Paralympic Games took place in this country in 1960.
  6. 13. A room designed for steam bathing.