- 1. In what year were the Ancient Olympic Games traditionally said to have begun?
A) 500 AD
B) 500 BC
C) 100 AD
D) 776 BC
- 2. Which city was responsible for hosting the Ancient Olympic Games?
A) Athens
B) Sparta
C) Delphi
D) Olympia
- 3. How often were the Ancient Olympic Games held?
A) Every four years
B) Every six years
C) Every eight years
D) Every two years
- 4. What sacred item did the winners of the Ancient Olympic Games receive?
A) Silver coin
B) Bronze shield
C) Gold medal
D) Olive wreath
- 5. How long did the Ancient Olympic Games last?
A) 3 days
B) 5 days
C) 7 days
D) 9 days
- 6. Which Greek god was believed to be the patron of the Ancient Olympic Games?
A) Poseidon
B) Apollo
C) Hermes
D) Zeus
- 7. What was the length of the Ancient Olympic stadion track?
A) 800 meters
B) 100 meters
C) 400 meters
D) 192.27 meters
- 8. Which philosopher believed the Ancient Olympic Games were a way to train for war?
A) Plato
B) Homer
C) Aristotle
D) Socrates
- 9. Which nation dominated the ancient Olympic Games for many years due to their military reputation?
A) Sparta
B) Athens
C) Egypt
D) Persia
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