Greece and the Olympics (SS3H1a-c)

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

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

2. How often are the Olympics held?

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

3. Why were the Olypics held?

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

4. Greece was made up of

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

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

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

6. What did the winner of the Olympics receive?

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

7. Who competes in the Olympics now?

A) people from Greece
B) people living in the city-states
C) people from the U.S
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) foot races
B) fishing
C) tree climbing
D) basketball

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