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 Olympia Greece
D) in 776 AD

2. How often are the Olympics held?

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

3. Why were the Olypics held?

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

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

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 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) yes
B) no

9. Which did Olympic winners NOT get?

A) an olive branch
B) money
C) a trophy

10. Greek Olympic games included

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

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