The Olympic Games

When did the Olympic Games begin?

• 100 CE

• 500 BCE

• 200 CE

• 776 BCE

Who staged the games in honor of Zeus?

• Hermes

• Apollo

• Ares

• Herakles

Why were the ancient Olympic Games banned in 393 CE?

• Due to lack of interest

• Because of war

• Emperor Theodosius believed they were a pagan ritual

• The games were too expensive

What were Halteres used for in the ancient Olympic Games?

• To increase the distance of athletes' jumps

• To lift weights

• To throw at opponents

• To carry during races

How did the ancient Greeks believe Pankration was founded?

• When Theseus defeated the Minotaur

• When Emperor Theodosius banned the games

• When Herakles staged the games

• When Zeus defeated Kronos

What was the hippodrome used for in the ancient Olympic Games?

• Running races

• Horse and chariot races

• Boxing matches

• Wrestling matches

What was the purpose of the ancient Olympic Games?

• To celebrate the harvest

• To trade goods

• To showcase military strength

• To honor the gods

Which event in the ancient Olympic Games involved throwing a discus?

• Running

• Jumping

• Discus throw

• Wrestling

How did matches end in ancient Olympic Games wrestling?

• When the audience got bored

• When one contestant admitted defeat

• When the time ran out

• When the referee called it

What did the fighters sometimes wrap their hands in during ancient Olympic Games boxing?

• Nothing

• Cloth

• Hard leather

• Metal