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Greece and the Olympics (SS3H1a-c)
Contributed by: Volley
  • 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 776 AD
D) in Olympia Greece
  • 2. How often are the Olympics held?
A) every two years
B) every four 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 goddess, Athena
D) to honor the Greek god, Zeus
  • 4. Greece was made up of
A) different city-states
B) different columsn
C) different islands
D) different games
  • 5. What was the purpose of each city-state?
A) Everyone worked at home.
B) They didn't go to school.
C) They had control over their own govenments.
D) Their leaders had control over the government.
  • 6. What did the winner of the Olympics receive?
A) a crown
B) a ribbon
C) a trophy
D) an olive branch
  • 7. Who competes in the Olympics now?
A) people living in the city-states
B) people from around the world
C) people from the U.S
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) basketball
B) foot races
C) tree climbing
D) fishing
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