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Greece and the Olympics (SS3H1a-c)
Contributed by: Volley
  • 1. When and where were the first Olympic Games held?
A) in Olympia Greece
B) in 776 AD
C) in 776 BC in Americus, Georgia
D) in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece
  • 2. How often are the Olympics held?
A) every two years
B) every year
C) every fourteen years
D) every four years
  • 3. Why were the Olypics held?
A) to honor the animals in Greece
B) to honor the women in Greece
C) to honor the Greek goddess, Athena
D) to honor the Greek god, Zeus
  • 4. Greece was made up of
A) different city-states
B) different columsn
C) different islands
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) Their leaders had control over the government.
D) Everyone worked at home.
  • 6. What did the winner of the Olympics receive?
A) a ribbon
B) an olive branch
C) a trophy
D) a crown
  • 7. Who competes in the Olympics now?
A) people from around the world
B) people from Greece
C) people from the U.S
D) people living in the city-states
  • 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) an olive branch
C) a trophy
  • 10. Greek Olympic games included
A) foot races
B) tree climbing
C) basketball
D) fishing
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