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Review of ancient Greek Olympic games
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True or False--The main purpose of the ancient Olympics was to honor Zeus.
True
False
2
The ancient Olympic games began in...
1896
2000 BC
776 BC
393 AD
3
What did the ancient Olympic athletes wear?
Short tunics with belts
Nothing
Togas and sandals
Headbands and loincloths
4
Who ended the ancient Olympic games?
Zeus
A Christian emperor
Athens, because Sparta always won.
No one. They just became unpopular.
5
True or False--Women were not allowed to compete in the ancient Olympics.
True
False
6
Who was
not
allowed to watch the ancient Olympics?
Boys under the age of 12
Married women
Senior citizens
Single ladies
7
Which event was
not
included in the ancient Olympics?
Footrace
Boxing
Diving
Wrestling
8
How often did the ancient Greek Olympics take place?
Every 4 years
Every year
Whenever enough athletes were ready
Every 2 years
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Which was a prize for ancient Greek Olympic champions?
A medal hanging from a ribbon
A small golden statue
An olive wreath
A new chariot
10
True or False--All wars had to cease until the Olympic games were over.
False
True
11
Where did the ancient Greek Olympics take place?
Sparta
Athens
Olympia
Marathon
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What was the punishment for breaking the rules at the ancient Olympics?
A good thrashing
Death
Had to make extra offerings to the gods
Banned for life
