Greek Olympics Phase

What god is associated with the Olympics?

• Athena

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Dionysus

In what year were the modern Olympics restarted?

• 1896

• 328 BCE

• 2008 AD

• 58 BC

In order for the athletes to travel safely to the games, what did the poleis have to do?

• Sacrifice goats to Zeus

• Disguise themselves in chitons and olive branches

• Arrive via trireme

• Suspend all wars and conflicts

Why is Emperor Theodosius mentioned when speaking of the history of the Olympics?

• Before the games began, everyone had to sacrifice to him

• He abolished the games because they weren't Christian

• He was the first emperor to hold them

• He won the first four gold medals

All of the following EXCEPT ONE were rewards given to the Olympic winners. CHOOSE THE EXCEPTION.

• Gallons of olive oil

• A herd of goats

• Never having to pay taxes

• Being excused from military service

Which one was the official motto of the Olympics?

• Citius, Altius, Fortius

• Vini, Vidi, Vici

• Chaire!

• The Golden Age of Pericles

What did the official motto of the Olympics-Citius-Altius-Fortius-mean?

• Bigger, Stronger, Faster

• We came, We saw, We conquered

• Swifter, Higher, Stronger

• Altitude, Attitude, Effort

What group of citizens were barred (forbidden) from participating in the ancient Olympics?

• Women

• Slaves

• Free men

• Foreigners

How often are the Olympics held?

• Every leap year

• Every ten years

• Every four years

• Once every hundred years