Greece and the Olympics (SS3H1a-c)

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

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

2. How often are the Olympics held?

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

3. Why were the Olypics held?

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

4. Greece was made up of

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

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

A) They had control over their own govenments.
B) They didn't go to school.
C) Their leaders had control over the government.
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 around the world
C) people living in the city-states
D) people from Greece

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) a trophy
C) an olive branch

10. Greek Olympic games included

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

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