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Ancient vs. Modern Olympics
Ancient vs. Modern Olympics
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What Olympic events were added to the ancient Greek Olympics?
foot races
Singing, chanting and humming
Discus, boxing, wrestling and javelin
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What countries competed at the ancient greek Olympics?
Only Greeks competed at the Olympics
Any countries who wanted to compete
Athens and Sparta
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Who did the ancient Olympics honor?
Athena
Zeus
The president of Greece
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How often are the Olympic games held?
Every 2 years
Every year
Every 4 years
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Could women compete in the ancient Greek Olympics?
No, they could only watch
No, they had to hold their own Olympics
Yes, they competed with the men
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What happens with the Olympics if the city-states were at war with each other?
They don't compete
They agree to peace and no fighting
They fight at the Olympics
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Can women compete in the modern Olympics?
Yes they have women only events and events for men and women
No, only men can compete
Yes, they compete along side the men
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What happened to cheaters in the ancient Olympics?
Cheaters went to jail
Nobody got in trouble for cheating
A statue was made of them
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What did women do at the ancient Olympics?
They competed with the men
They had to hold their own Olympics
They couldn't compete at all
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Could women watch the Olympics?
No, they would be punished
Yes, they watched their husbands
Yes, everyone could watch
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What happens to modern Olympians who cheat?
They have to pay a fine
A statue is made of them
They get their medal taken away and they are banned
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What do modern Olympians compete for?
wreaths
medals
money
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Where do modern Olympics take place?
Only in the U.S.
A city that was voted for
Greece only
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What games were in the first ancient Olympics?
There was discus, shot put and chariot races
There was a foot race only
There was ice skating, jumping and ola ball
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What did the ancient greeks compete for?
medals
food
Wreaths and honor
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Who could participate in the ancient Olympics?
Only free men
Anyone
Only women
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Where did the ancient Olympics take place?
Olympia
Syracuse
London
