Why do some countries build special training facilities for Olympic athletes?

The countries want to help their athletes win.

Why did people feel safe to travel throughout Greece each time the Olympics were held? (p8)

The Olympics were a time of peace.

Why were these famous games called the "Olympics"? (p5)

They were played in the city of Olympia.

Why did many of the early Olympic winners become wealthy? (p7)

The winners were often rewarded when they returned to their hometowns.

How are the ancient and modern Olympics similar?

They both stood for peaceful competition.

What is one difference between people who watch ancient and modern Olympics? (p9)

Adult women were not allowed to watch ancient games.

Why were many athletes hurt or killed in the ancient games? (p6)

Some of the events were dangerous.

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Why do some countries build special training facilities for Olympic athletes?
The athletes can't train anywhere else.
The athletes don't want to travel.
The countries have too much money.
The countries want to help their athletes win.
2
Why did people feel safe to travel throughout Greece each time the Olympics were held? (p8)
The Olympics were a time of peace.
None of the above.
People often made business deals or held family reunions.
The games had religious meaning.
3
Why were these famous games called the "Olympics"? (p5)
They were played in the city of Olympia.
The first athletes chose this name.
They were started by the king of Greece.
They honored the Greek goddess Olympia.
4
Why did many of the early Olympic winners become wealthy? (p7)
The winners won a lot of money.
The winners sold their olive wreaths.
The winners were often rewarded when they returned to their hometowns.
The winners went to the games again.
5
Something ancient is __________________.
very old
very unusual
very dangerous
very expensive
6
How are the ancient and modern Olympics similar?
They both stood for peaceful competition.
All of the above.
They both included paid athletes.
They both follow the guide of the International Committee.
7
What is one difference between people who watch ancient and modern Olympics? (p9)
Adult women were not allowed to watch ancient games.
More people watched ancient games.
Only athletes who competed were allowed to watch the ancient games.
Children were not allowed to watch ancient games.
8
What is true of the Olympic torch relay?
The torch is carried by many people around the world.
All of the above.
The torch ends in the city hosting that year's Olympics.
The torch starts in Olympia, Greece.
9
About how long have the modern Olympics been going on?
approximately 130 years
approximately 50 years
approximately 200 years
approximately 500 years
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Why were many athletes hurt or killed in the ancient games? (p6)
All of the above
They were not well trained.
They didn't know how to play the games.
Some of the events were dangerous.

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