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History of the Summer Olympics

History of the Summer Olympics

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7th - 8th Grade

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History of the Summer Olympics

Part One

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In which country did the Ancient Summer Olympics take place?

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Italy

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Greece

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England

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Jamaica

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Multiple Choice

How often were the Olympics held in Ancient Greece?

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Every 2 years

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Every 4 years

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Every 10 years

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Every 15 years

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Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Olympics in Ancient Greece?

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To show personal strength

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To look good for the women

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To honor the Greek God, Zeus

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To honor the king of Greece

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are events included in the Olympics in Ancient Greece? (Select 3)

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Sprinting

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Wrestling

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Sailing

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Chariot racing

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Swimming

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Multiple Choice

Why did the Olympics end in Ancient Greece in 393 A.D.?

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Competition became dangerous

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Very few competitors

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Invading Romans thought it contradicted Christianity

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Too many females were competing

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Multiple Choice

Where were the first modern era Summer Olympics held in 1896?

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London, England

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Rome, Italy

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Waverly, NY

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Athens, Greece

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Multiple Choice

Out of the 245 athletes in the 1896 Summer Olympics, which country were the majority of the athletes from?

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Italy

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USA

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Greece

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France

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Multiple Choice

In 1896, how many countries were represented in the Summer Olympics?

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200

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14

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100

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500

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Multiple Choice

How many events were there in the first modern era Summer Olympics?

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150

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2

3

43

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1

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Multiple Choice

Where female athletes allowed to participate in the 1896 Summer Olympics?

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YES

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NO

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Part One

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