Greece and the Olympics (SS3H1a-c)

1. When and where were the first Olympic Games held?

A) in Olympia Greece
B) in 776 BC in Americus, Georgia
C) in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece
D) in 776 AD

2. How often are the Olympics held?

A) every four years
B) every two years
C) every fourteen years
D) every year

3. Why were the Olypics held?

A) to honor the Greek god, Zeus
B) to honor the animals in Greece
C) to honor the Greek goddess, Athena
D) to honor the women in Greece

4. Greece was made up of

A) different city-states
B) different islands
C) different games
D) different columsn

5. What was the purpose of each city-state?

A) They had control over their own govenments.
B) Everyone worked at home.
C) They didn't go to school.
D) Their leaders had control over the government.

6. What did the winner of the Olympics receive?

A) a trophy
B) a crown
C) a ribbon
D) an olive branch

7. Who competes in the Olympics now?

A) people from the U.S
B) people living in the city-states
C) people from Greece
D) people from around the world

8. In ancient Greece, were women allowed to participate or watch the Olympics?

A) yes
B) no

9. Which did Olympic winners NOT get?

A) an olive branch
B) money
C) a trophy

10. Greek Olympic games included

A) tree climbing
B) fishing
C) basketball
D) foot races

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