Greece and the Olympics (SS3H1a-c)

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 776 AD
D) in Olympia Greece

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

4. Greece was made up of

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

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

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

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 the U.S
B) people from around the world
C) people from Greece
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) a trophy
B) an olive branch
C) money

10. Greek Olympic games included

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

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