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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 AD
C) in 776 BC in Americus, Georgia
D) in Olympia Greece
  • 2. How often are the Olympics held?
A) every four years
B) every two years
C) every fourteen years
D) every year
  • 3. Why were the Olypics held?
A) to honor the women in Greece
B) to honor the Greek goddess, Athena
C) to honor the Greek god, Zeus
D) to honor the animals in Greece
  • 4. Greece was made up of
A) different city-states
B) different islands
C) different columsn
D) different games
  • 5. What was the purpose of each city-state?
A) Their leaders had control over the government.
B) They had control over their own govenments.
C) Everyone worked at home.
D) They didn't go to school.
  • 6. What did the winner of the Olympics receive?
A) a crown
B) an olive branch
C) a ribbon
D) a trophy
  • 7. Who competes in the Olympics now?
A) people from around the world
B) people living in the city-states
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) a trophy
B) money
C) an olive branch
  • 10. Greek Olympic games included
A) basketball
B) tree climbing
C) fishing
D) foot races
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