First Olympic Games held in Greece
- 1. When were the first Olympic Games held in Greece?
A) 776 BC
B) 500 BC
C) 100 AD
D) 1492 AD
- 2. In which city were the first Olympic Games held?
A) Delphi
B) Olympia
C) Sparta
D) Athens
- 3. Who was the father of all gods in ancient Greek mythology?
A) Zeus
B) Athena
C) Poseidon
D) Hades
- 4. What was the prize for the winners of the ancient Olympic Games?
A) Gold medal
B) Olive wreath
C) Silver coin
D) Bronze statue
- 5. How often were the ancient Olympic Games held?
A) Every four years
B) Once a year
C) Whenever Zeus decreed
D) Every two years
- 6. What type of athletes were allowed to participate in the ancient Olympic Games?
A) Slaves and foreigners
B) Adults and children
C) Women and men of all nationalities
D) Only male Greek citizens
- 7. Which famous Greek poet introduced the principle of the Olympic truce?
A) Aesop
B) Homer
C) Pindar
D) Sappho
- 8. Who was not allowed to compete in the ancient Olympic Games?
A) Foreign diplomats
B) Women
C) Slaves
D) Children
- 9. Which Greek hero is said to have founded the ancient Olympic Games?
A) Heracles
B) Odysseus
C) Perseus
D) Achilles
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