After being lit at the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Olympia, Greece on March 24, the torch traveled to the Panathinaiko Stadium in Athens, and then to Beijing, arriving on March 31. From Beijing, the torch was following a route passing through six continents. The torch has visited cities along the Silk Road, symbolizing ancient links between China and the rest of the world. The relay also included an ascent with the flame to the top of Mount Everest on the border of Nepal and Tibet, China from the Chinese side, which was closed specially for the event. COUNT 10
QSN1 What day was the Olympic torch lit for the 2008 games? ANS1 March 24 QSN2 Where did the Olympics originate? ANS2 Olympia, Greece QSN3 When did the Olympic torch reach Beijing? ANS3 March 31 QSN4 How many continents did the torch visit after Beijing? ANS4 six QSN5 The torch was on what road to symbolize historic links between China and the world? ANS5 Silk Road QSN6 Where was the Olympic torch lit? ANS6 Olympia, Greece QSN7 What date was the Olympic torch lit? ANS7 March 24 QSN8 What is the name of the stadium in Greece were the torch was taken to? ANS8 Panathinaiko Stadium QSN9 What date did the Olympic torch arrive at its destination in China? ANS9 March 31. QSN10 What mountain was the torch taken up? ANS10 Mount Everest