Which Ancient Olympic events were equestrian?

Chariot racing and horse racing.

What were some of the combat sports in the Ancient Greek Olympics?

Some combat sports included boxing, wrestling, and pankration.

Which city-states did the Ancient Olympics unify?

The city-states of Ancient Greece, including Athens, Sparta, and Corinth

What was the purpose of the Ancient Olympic Games?

To honour the Gods and showcase the athletic abilities of the athletes.

Why did the Ancient Olympics end?

Religious festivals were prohibited by the Roman Emperor Theodosis.

When did the Ancient Olympics end?

The Ancient Greek Olympics ended in 393 AD.

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1
Which Ancient Olympic events were equestrian?
Chariot racing and horse racing.
Horse racing and endurance riding
Chariot racing and dressage.
2
Who were the Ancient Olympics dedicated to?
Queen of the Gods, Hera.
King of the Gods, Zeus.
God of courage, Ares.
God of music and arts, Apollo.
3
How often were the Ancient Olympics held?
Every 4 years
Every 6 years
Each year
Every 2 years
4
What were some of the combat sports in the Ancient Greek Olympics?
Some combat sports included tae kwondo and aikido.
Some combat sports included kickboxing, judo and karate.
Some combat sports included boxing, wrestling, and pankration.
5
Which city-states did the Ancient Olympics unify?
The city-states of Ancient Greece, including Athens, Sparta, and Corinth
The city-states of Ancient Greece, including Thebes and Delphi.
The city-states of Ancient Egypt, including Thebes, Alexandria and Giza.
6
Olympia was not just a sports centre, it was also...
The centre of Greek civilisation.
All of the above.
A valley in the Peloponnesus.
A place of worship dedicated to Zeus.
7
What was the purpose of the Ancient Olympic Games?
To watch the marathon.
To visit Mount Olympus.
To honour the Gods and showcase the athletic abilities of the athletes.
To eat, drink and celebrate.
8
How were the victories of athletes celebrated?
Winners were allowed statues of themselves in the sanctuary of Zeus.
Athletes tied a woollen band around their forehead and legs.
All of the above.
Winners at Olympia received crowns of wild olive leaves.
9
Hoplites were Roman Soldiers
False
True
10
Why did the Ancient Olympics end?
Religious festivals were prohibited by the Roman Emperor Theodosis.
The city-states were at war.
There was a terrible flood that swept all the buildings away.
11
What year did the Ancient Olympics start?
776 BC
676 BC
775 BC
776 AD
12
When did the Ancient Olympics end?
The Ancient Greek Olympics ended in 339.
The Ancient Greek Olympics ended in 993 AD.
The Ancient Greek Olympics ended in 393 AD.
13
What was the ancient sport Pankration?
A horse event
The opening ceremony
A combat sport
14
Where were the Ancient Olympics held?
Damascus, Syria
Olympia, Greece
Argos, Greece
Memphis, Egypt
15
Chariot races took place in the Hippodrome
False
True

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