olympic games

When did the ancient Olympic games begin?

• 776 B.C.

• 393 A.D.

• 1776 A.D.

• 2000 B.C.

The ancient Olympic games were to honour which god or gods?

• Zeus

• Hera

• Zeus & Hera

• Zeus, Poseidon, & Hades

People from all over the world came to participate in the ancient Olympic games.

• True

• False

Where were the ancient Olympic games held?

• Olympia

• At the foot of Mt. Olympus

• At different city-states throughout Greece

• Athens

In the earliest Olympic games athletes competed without wearing clothing.

• True 
• False

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The ancient Olympic games were held every year.

• True
• False

What were ancient Olympic athletes given for winning an event.

• A wreath for their head

• Medals

• Both a medal & a wreath for their head

• Money

How long did the Ancient games last?

• Five Days
• One Day
• One Week
• Two Weeks

In the ancient Olympic games, there were prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

• True

• False

The Greeks did not build a stadium complex for the games, they just had them in open fields.

• True 
• False