- 1. When were the first Olympic Games held in Greece?
A) 500 BC
B) 776 BC
C) 1492 AD
D) 100 AD
- 2. In which city were the first Olympic Games held?
A) Olympia
B) Athens
C) Sparta
D) Delphi
- 3. Who was the father of all gods in ancient Greek mythology?
A) Zeus
B) Hades
C) Athena
D) Poseidon
- 4. What was the prize for the winners of the ancient Olympic Games?
A) Olive wreath
B) Silver coin
C) Gold medal
D) Bronze statue
- 5. How often were the ancient Olympic Games held?
A) Whenever Zeus decreed
B) Every four years
C) Every two years
D) Once a year
- 6. What type of athletes were allowed to participate in the ancient Olympic Games?
A) Slaves and foreigners
B) Only male Greek citizens
C) Adults and children
D) Women and men of all nationalities
- 7. Which famous Greek poet introduced the principle of the Olympic truce?
A) Pindar
B) Sappho
C) Homer
D) Aesop
- 8. Who was not allowed to compete in the ancient Olympic Games?
A) Children
B) Foreign diplomats
C) Women
D) Slaves
- 9. Which Greek hero is said to have founded the ancient Olympic Games?
A) Odysseus
B) Achilles
C) Perseus
D) Heracles
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