Greek athletes

Why was the first marathon run?

• to announce a battle victory

• to charge into battle and scare the enemy

• as a part of the Olympic games

• to see who should be the king's new messenger

Before dying, what did the first marathon runner yell?

• Nike!

• Olympus!

• For Zeus!

• It's over!

How far was the first marathon?

• 24 miles

• 25 miles

• 20 miles

• 26.2 miles

How often were the olympics held?

• Every year

• Every 4 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

During the first olympic games, what was the only event?

• sprinting race

• horse race

• boxing

• wrestling

What prize did the Olympic winner receive?

• food for a year

• money

• olive and laurel wreath crown

• a new horse

Who could be found at the games (participating or watching)?

• free Greek males

• unmarried women

• married women

• all Greek residents

The first olympic games were designed to honor which god?

• Zeus

• Hermes

• Athena

• Poseidon

Where were the first Olympics held?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Olympia

• Argos

What is a period of four years called?

• Olympiad

• tetrannual

• Victory era

• Time of rest