Olympics: Background Essay

When did the ancient Olympic games begin?

• 776 B.C.
• 393 A.D.
• 1776 A.D.
• 2000 B.C.

The ancient Olympic games were to honor which god or gods?

• Zeus
• Hera
• Zeus & Hera
• Zeus, Poseidon, & Hades

Where were the ancient Olympic games held?

• Olympia 
• At the foot of Mt. Olympus
• At different city-states throughout Greece
• Athens 

In the earliest Olympic games athletes competed without wearing clothing.

• True 
• False

What were ancient Olympic athletes given for winning an event.

• A wreath for their head
• Medals
• Both a medal & a wreath for their head
• Money

The ancient Olympic games were held every year.

• True
• False

What is the name of the place that the Greeks went to train, watched other athletes, train and give advice?

• 4 Sesasons
• Gold's Gym
• palaestra

This event was a fight that was a combination of boxing and wrestling that really didn't have too many rules.

• Pentathlon
• Pankratiom
• Parthenon
• Stadion 

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

• True
• False

The modern Olympic games alternate between summer and winter games every two years.

• True 
• False