Greece and the Olympics (SS3H1a-c)

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

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

2. How often are the Olympics held?

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

3. Why were the Olypics held?

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

4. Greece was made up of

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

5. What was the purpose of each city-state?

A) They had control over their own govenments.
B) Everyone worked at home.
C) Their leaders had control over the government.
D) They didn't go to school.

6. What did the winner of the Olympics receive?

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

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) yes
B) no

9. Which did Olympic winners NOT get?

A) a trophy
B) money
C) an olive branch

10. Greek Olympic games included

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

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