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