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9.1CC The Ancient Games

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1
In most sporting events, what were the competitors wearing?
Full armour
Nothing at all
A robe
A pelt/ animal skin
2
Why did wars stop when the Olympics were taking place?
So that the opposition could have tea and scones
Because Greek women wanted to watch the games and war wouldn't be safe
So that no-one travelling to the games was injured
Because the Greeks needed a break every 4 years
3
What happened in AD395?
The earth exploded
The Olympics were held for the 40th time
A nasty Roman emperor banned the games
An earthquake destroyed the stadium at Olympia
4
How many spectators could the stadium at Delphi hold?
1000
10000
7000
300
5
Which God was the first Olympic Games held in honour of?
Poseidon
Athena
Zeus
Hera
6
Who sculpted this famous statue of a discus-thrower?
Myron
Himaiton
Chiton
None of these
7
For what reason did the Olympic Games begin?
They were launched by a group of cities as a state-led fitness programme
They were set up to celebrate a victory of Hercules
They provided a rare opportunity for gambling
They were funeral games for a Greek king
8
What did athletes use to increase their distance in the long jump event?
Stone/lead jumping weights
Statues of Zeus
Bronze coins
Olive branches
9
What was not permitted in the wrestling event known as the pankration?
punching
eye-gouging
pulling hair
biting
10
What were discus discs made of?
Bronze
Gold
Iron
Silver