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Greece and the Olympics (SS3H1a-c) - Quiz
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  • 1. When and where were the first Olympic Games held?
A) in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece
B) in Olympia Greece
C) in 776 AD
D) in 776 BC in Americus, Georgia
  • 2. How often are the Olympics held?
A) every two years
B) every fourteen years
C) every four years
D) every year
  • 3. Why were the Olypics held?
A) to honor the animals in Greece
B) to honor the Greek goddess, Athena
C) to honor the Greek god, Zeus
D) to honor the women in Greece
  • 4. Greece was made up of
A) different islands
B) different columsn
C) different games
D) different city-states
  • 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) Everyone worked at home.
D) Their leaders had control over the government.
  • 6. What did the winner of the Olympics receive?
A) a crown
B) a trophy
C) an olive branch
D) a ribbon
  • 7. Who competes in the Olympics now?
A) people from the U.S
B) people living in the city-states
C) people from around the world
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) basketball
D) foot races
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