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