History of the Olympics

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When was the first Olympics held?

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776 BC

Front

How often was the original Olympics held?

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Every 4 years

Front

Which of the following was NOT a requirement of the athletes that participated in the Olympics?
- They must appear youthful
- They must be slaves
- They had to speak Greek
- They must take a vow to Zeus that they had trained for 10 months
- None of the above

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They must be slaves

Front

The Olympics was held in honor of which Greek god?

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Zeus

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What type of event was the only event in the first Olympics?

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It was a 200 meter sprint.

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What was the event in the first Olympics called? Options: Stadion, Marathon, Greco wrestling, Pentathlon, Javelin

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Stadion

Front

Which of the following was not part of the pentathlon event?
Stadion, Long jump, Wrestling, Boxing, Discus throw

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Boxing

Front

The athletes that won the Olympics were considered big heroes in Greece.

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True

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What happened to a boxer if he killed another boxer in the ring?

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He would lose the fight.

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In what way was politics involved in the Olympics?

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Athletes were allowed to pass freely through enemy territory to get to the games.