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