Greece and the Olympics (SS3H1a-c)

Greece and the Olympics (SS3H1a-c) - Quiz

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

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

2. How often are the Olympics held?

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

3. Why were the Olypics held?

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

4. Greece was made up of

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

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

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

6. What did the winner of the Olympics receive?

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

7. Who competes in the Olympics now?

A) people from the U.S
B) people from Greece
C) people living in the city-states
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) money
B) an olive branch
C) a trophy

10. Greek Olympic games included

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

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