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The Ancient Olympics

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Try to test your knowledge with this Quiz about the origin of the olympics.

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1
Why were the Olympic games so significant to the citizens of greece
For the wanting to compete and competitiveness
To stay healthy and active
Because they were forced to compete in the games
To honour Zeus
2
The First Olympic games had a golden medal
True
False
3
How where the ancient olympic games banished for good in 394 A.D. ?
Greek was conquered by Rome and all religious practices were banned
The Greek Democracy voted for its removal because of laws being not abided
Athens was destroyed and Greece wouldn't be able to relocate the games
Zeus was not liked and no longer celebrated
4
Where were the first (Ancient) Olympic Games held and When
Los Angeles - 1941
Berlin - 1934
Athens Greece - 422 BCE
Olympia Greece - 776 BCE
5
What was the first olympic event in history ?
Bowling
Ice Hockey
Javelin
200 metre race
6
The Olympics games were First Held as a Honouring Festival for the Greek God Zeus
False
True
7
How long were there between each ancient olympic games ? This being called an (Olympiad)
Every Four Years
Every Year
Once every 10 Years
Every 2 Years
8
Why were the Olympic games cancelled in 424 BCE
Greek was conquered by Rome and was forced to cancel the games
Men Athletes were forced to fight for the Spartans and no one could compete
The olympic games was not a popular event for Greek citizens at the time
Because there were not enough people in the stands