Greece and the Olympics (SS3H1a-c)

1. When and where were the first Olympic Games held?

A) in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece
B) in 776 AD
C) in Olympia Greece
D) in 776 BC in Americus, Georgia

2. How often are the Olympics held?

A) every year
B) every four years
C) every two years
D) every fourteen years

3. Why were the Olypics held?

A) to honor the Greek god, Zeus
B) to honor the women in Greece
C) to honor the animals in Greece
D) to honor the Greek goddess, Athena

4. Greece was made up of

A) different islands
B) different columsn
C) different city-states
D) different games

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) Everyone worked at home.
D) Their leaders had control over the government.

6. What did the winner of the Olympics receive?

A) a trophy
B) an olive branch
C) a crown
D) a ribbon

7. Who competes in the Olympics now?

A) people living in the city-states
B) people from around the world
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) money
B) a trophy
C) an olive branch

10. Greek Olympic games included

A) basketball
B) tree climbing
C) foot races
D) fishing

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