Ancient Olympics

Question 1

Which of the following events was in the pentathlon?

Accepted Answer

sprinting

Question 2

How long was the horse race on Day 1?

Accepted Answer

800 meters

Question 3

What was the opening event on day 1 of the Olympics?

Accepted Answer

chariots

Question 4

Where were the Olympics held?

Accepted Answer

Olympia

Question 5

The following students dramatized what?

Accepted Answer

<p>sacrifice</p>

Question 6

What would the winners get if they won?

Accepted Answer

Gallon of olive oil or fine horses

Question 7

Which Olympic event was sometimes lethal?

Accepted Answer

pankration

Question 8

Who got to participate in the Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Men

Question 9

How many games are in a pentathlon?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 10

What was the first event of Day 4?

Accepted Answer

a 400 meter dash

Question 11

Which word comes from 2 Greek words, "pan" and "kratos."

Accepted Answer

pankration

Question 12

The following is a picture of what?

Accepted Answer

procession

Question 13

What does "Citius, Altius, Fortius" mean?

Accepted Answer

swifter, higher, stronger

Question 14

What is a pentathlon?

Accepted Answer

5 contests

Question 15

Why were no tickets to the Olympics sold?

Accepted Answer

There were no admission charges.

Question 16

How many days are in the Olympics?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 17

What were the rules for pankration?

Accepted Answer

No time limits and no ring

Question 18

To keep the athletes safe, what did the poleis do during the Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Suspend any wars.

Question 19

Why was the last race difficult?

Accepted Answer

Athletes ran with their armour on.

Question 20

What is a pentathlon?

Accepted Answer

5 contests

Question 21

What is a spectator?

Accepted Answer

a fan

Question 22

When did most athletes arrive in Olympia to prepare for the Olympics?

Accepted Answer

a month before

Question 23

Which event was not held in the stadium?

Accepted Answer

wrestling

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