The Olympics

Who could compete in the Ancient Olympics?

• Only men

• Only women

• Men and women

• Animals

In what city-state were the Olympics born?

• Athens

• Greece

• Sparta

• Olympia

The first modern Olympics were held in:

• 776 BCE

• The year 1

• 1896

• 1912

What is one similarity between the Ancient and Modern Olympics?

• They both take place in Greece

• They both take place every 4 years

• The both require athletes to compete while naked

• They both include a singing competition

The original Olympics were to honor:

• Poseidon

• Athena

• Alexander the Great

• Zeus

A pentathlon includes how many events?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

Women could always compete in the Modern Olympics.

• True

• False

Which of these events was included in the very first Olympics?

• 200 yard dash

• spear throwing

• wrestling

• mule racing

What might an Ancient Greek Olympian champion expect after winning?

• A solid gold medal

• A trip around the world

• A crown of olive branches

• A sponsorship with Nike

Which of these events was not part of the original pentathlon?

• wrestling

• boxing

• javelin throw

• long jump