The First Olympics

Where were the Olympics held in the Ancient Games?

• Olympia

• Crete

• Russia

• China

Who could compete in Ancient Greece?

• Women

• Men from Any Country

• Slaves

• Greek Men Only

Who did the Olympic Games originally honor?

• Athena

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Odysseus

When were the first Olympic Games?

• 775 BCE

• 777 BCE

• 776 BCE

• 773 BCE

In which way were the Olympics originally held?

• A Festival to Honor Apollo

• As a Religious Festival

• A Fun Way to Compete in Sports

• As A Food Festival

Which of the following are true in regards to clothing in the Olympics?

• During ancient times, individuals played nude. Today, we wear jerseys or uniforms.

• During ancient times and modern times, individuals play with jerseys or uniforms.

• During ancient times, individuals played with jerseys or uniforms. Today, we play nude.

• It does not matter what clothing individuals wore in Ancient Greece or today.

How many winners were there in Ancient Greece? How many winners are there today?

• 1 ; 3

• 3 ; 6

• 3 ; 1

• 1 ; 2

The winner of the Ancient Greece Games received which of the following?

• A gold medal

• The elimination of their taxes for the next 5 years

• A crown of Olive leaves, made from the sacred tree of Zeus

• A crown of Olive leaves, made from the sacred tree of Poseidon

All of the following events were held in Ancient Greece except:

• Boxing

• Chariot Racing

• Discus

• Volleyball

The Pankration was an event held in Ancient Greece. Select all the following that are true about this event:

• It was a mixed martial art between boxing and wrestling.

• The Pankration had many rules and restrictions that had to be followed when fighting.

• Individuals who fought were covered in oil.

• To surrender, individuals had to raise their index finger. Many times, they died before they were able to do this.