Greece and the Olympics (SS3H1a-c)

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

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

2. How often are the Olympics held?

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

3. Why were the Olypics held?

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

4. Greece was made up of

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

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

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

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

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

A) no
B) yes

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) basketball
C) tree climbing
D) fishing

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