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