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

2. How often are the Olympics held?

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

3. Why were the Olypics held?

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

4. Greece was made up of

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

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) a trophy
C) a crown
D) an olive branch

7. Who competes in the Olympics now?

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

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) a trophy
B) an olive branch
C) money

10. Greek Olympic games included

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

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