Olympics: Past & Present

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6th Grade
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Rebecca Sokolowski
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
#1: The first Olympics took place in Olympia, Greece in the year...
123 BC
776 BC
AD 776
AD 250
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
#2: The Olympics were one of ______ different athletic competitions held in ancient Greece every year.
2
4
6
8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
#3: The Oympics honored _______.
Poseidon
Hera
Hermes
Zeus
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
#4: Which of the following was NOT an event from the ancient Olympics?
wrestling
footraces
javelin throwing
swimming
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
#5, Part 1: The official prize for the ancient Olympics was...
a medal
money
a crown of olive leaves
a ring of solid gold
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
#5, Part 2: Olympics champions also received ________ from their home city-states.
medals & trophies
money, goods, & fame
gift certificates & candy
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
#6: Which of the following is NOT a way that the ancient Olympics were different than today?
The ancient Olympics were more violent than today's event.
Ancient Olympians competed naked.
Only men competed in the ancient Olympics.
Ancient Olympians made more money than they do today.
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