- 1. When were the first Olympic Games held in Greece?
A) 1492 AD
B) 776 BC
C) 500 BC
D) 100 AD
- 2. In which city were the first Olympic Games held?
A) Olympia
B) Sparta
C) Athens
D) Delphi
- 3. Who was the father of all gods in ancient Greek mythology?
A) Athena
B) Zeus
C) Hades
D) Poseidon
- 4. What was the prize for the winners of the ancient Olympic Games?
A) Gold medal
B) Olive wreath
C) Bronze statue
D) Silver coin
- 5. How often were the ancient Olympic Games held?
A) Every two years
B) Whenever Zeus decreed
C) Every four years
D) Once a year
- 6. What type of athletes were allowed to participate in the ancient Olympic Games?
A) Only male Greek citizens
B) Women and men of all nationalities
C) Adults and children
D) Slaves and foreigners
- 7. Which famous Greek poet introduced the principle of the Olympic truce?
A) Aesop
B) Pindar
C) Sappho
D) Homer
- 8. Who was not allowed to compete in the ancient Olympic Games?
A) Foreign diplomats
B) Children
C) Women
D) Slaves
- 9. Which Greek hero is said to have founded the ancient Olympic Games?
A) Odysseus
B) Heracles
C) Achilles
D) Perseus
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