Olympics Trivia

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When did the ancient Olympic games begin?

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776 B.C.

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The ancient Olympic games were to honor which god or gods? Options: Zeus, Hera, Zeus & Hera, Zeus, Poseidon, & Hades

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Zeus

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Did people from all over the world come to participate in the ancient Olympic games?

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False

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Where were the ancient Olympic games held?

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Olympia 

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What were ancient Olympic athletes given for winning an event?

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A wreath for their head

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Women had a separate festival called the Heraia that honored Hera with female athletic competitions.

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True

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Did the Greeks have summer and winter games just like we have in the modern Olympics?

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False

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The modern Olympic games are still held every four years between each Olympic games.

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True

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What direction would you travel from Athens to get to Olympia?

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west

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During every Olympics, there was a strictly enforced _________, or agreement not to fight.

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truce