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Which god put a spell of King Minos' wife to fall in love with the bull?

What did the winners of the Olympics receive?

Olympics Quiz!

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What did the winners of the Olympics receive?
A wreath of olive leaves
A gold medal
A gold cup
A statue
2
Which god put a spell of King Minos' wife to fall in love with the bull?
Aphrodite
Hermes
Athena
Hera
3
What did the athletes wear during the ancient games?
Togas
No clothes
Adorned Crowns
Special Uniforms
4
How do scientists explain this myth?
Crete is located on a plate tectonic that creates abundant earthquakes
Archaeologists have found the mummied bones of the minotaur
Archaeologists have found the ancient labyrinth on Crete
Scientists are stumped by this myth
5
Which sport was not in the original Greek Olympics?
Running
Chariot Racing
Synchronized Swimming
Pentathlon
6
Which god was the Olympics dedicated to?
Athena
Zeus
Hercules
Poseidon
7
What did the ancient Greeks believe the Olympics were about?
Showing bravery, honor, and respect!
Making Money!!
Traveling the word!
Winning!!
8
What did the athletes from different cities want to bring home?
Trophies and medals!
New Clothes!
Honor and Glory!
Money
9
How often where the ancient Olympic games held?
Every Year
Every 5 years
Every 4 years
Every 10 years
10
Where did chariot racing take place?
The coliseum
The Hippodrome
The temple courtyard
The Parthenon
11
Which polis is famous slaying the minotaur?
Corinth
Argos
Sparta
Athens
12
Which god was angry with King Minos?
Hercules
Ares
Zeus
Poseidon
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What type of creature is the Minotaur
Half human half lion
Half snake half human
Half human half bull
Half Human half eagle