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What is true of the Olympic torch relay?
The torch starts in Olympia, Greece.
The torch is carried by many people around the world.
All of the above.
The torch ends in the city hosting that year's Olympics.
2
Why did people feel safe to travel throughout Greece each time the Olympics were held?
The Olympics were a time of peace.
None of the above.
The games had religious meaning.
People often made business deals or held family reunions.
3
Why were many athletes hurt or killed in the ancient games?
All of the above
They didn't know how to play the games.
They were not well trained.
Some of the events were dangerous.
4
How are the ancient and modern Olympics similar?
All of the above.
They both included paid athletes.
They both follow the guide of the International Committee.
They both stood for peaceful competition.
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Something
ancient
is __________________.
very dangerous
very expensive
very old
very unusual
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What is one difference between people who watch ancient and modern Olympics?
Adult women were not allowed to watch ancient games.
Only athletes who competed were allowed to watch ancient
More people watched ancient games.
Children were not allowed to watch ancient games.
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About how long have the modern Olympics been going on?
50 years
500 years
100 years
200 years
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Why do some countries build special training facilities for Olympic athletes?
The countries have too much money.
The athletes can't train anywhere else.
The athletes don't want to travel.
The countries want to help their athletes win.
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Why did many of the early Olympic winners become wealthy?
The winners won a lot of money.
The winners sold their olive wreaths.
The winners were rewarded when they returned to their homes.
The winners went to the games again.
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Why were these famous games called the "Olympics"?
They honored the Greek goddess Olympia.
They were started by the king of Greece.
The first athletes chose this name.
They were played in the city of Olympia.
