PWA U6L1 Ancient Olympics

Question 1

The Olympic Games started in Olympia.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Greeks and people from other countries competed in the first Games.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

The ancient Greeks believed that a healthy mind led to a healthy body.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Women started competing in 1904 in the Paris Games.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Countries that were at war (fighting) could not compete in the ancient Games.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

The first modern Olympics took place in 1892.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

At first, the only sport that athletes competed in was running a 400-metre-long race.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Women could take part in the ancient Olympic Games.

Accepted Answer

False

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