Facts about original Olympics in Greece

What was the primary purpose of the ancient Greek Olympics?

• A trade fair

• A music festival

• A political gathering

• A religious festival

Who was the god most closely associated with the ancient Greek Olympics?

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Ares

• Hermes

What was the first event held at the ancient Greek Olympics?

• Wrestling

• Chariot racing

• Boxing

• The 200 metres

What did victorious athletes at the ancient Greek Olympics have written for them?

• A victory poem or 'Ode'

• A letter of commendation

• A new law in their honor

• A historical record

What was the Olympic Truce?

• An agreement to compete fairly

• A truce that halted hostilities for safe travel to the games

• A pact between competing athletes

• A peace treaty signed at the end of the games

What did athletes wear during competitions in the ancient Greek Olympics?

• Armor

• A simple tunic

• Team colors

• Nothing

What was awarded to winners at the ancient Greek Olympics?

• Gold medals

• Olive wreaths

• Silver trophies

• Cash prizes

Who could not participate or attend the ancient Greek Olympics?

• Men over 40

• Non-Greek citizens

• Married women

• Untrained athletes

What was the most violent sport at the ancient Greek Olympics?

• Pankration

• Wrestling

• Boxing

• Chariot racing

Who revived the Olympic Games in 1896?

• The International Olympic Committee

• Baron de Coubertin

• King George I of Greece

• A group of German archaeologists