Hour of the Olympics Chapter 5 Comprehension

What took place on the first day of the Olympic games?

• javelin throwing

• foot races

• chariot races

What invention by the Greek was copied all over the world?

• Gymnasium

• Chariot

• Discus

• Javelin

What did the winners of the Olympic games wear?

• blue ribbons

• gold medals

• crowns from olive branches

Who is Nike?

• person who presents the winners their crowns

• goddess of victory

• makers of the runners' shoes

The Olympics Games were played in honor of ___.

• Plato

• Zeus

• Nike

Where was the statue of Zeus?

• in the temple of Zeus

• in the temple of the gods

• in the temple of Plato

• in the temple of Nike

How did Jack know the Olympic games were starting?

• a caller sang out the message

• the trumpet sounded

• a bell chimes