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