Ancient Olympics

True or False. The Olympics was first only one day and then made longer over time.

• True

• False

In order to be an athlete in the Ancient Olympics you had to be...

• Greek, Free, and a woman

• European, Free, and a man

• Greek, Free and a man

Where were the Olympics originally held?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Olympia

• Crete

How do the cultural values represented by the Olympic games differ from ancient to modern times?

• Only the ancient games reflected religious values

• The modern Olympics values an athletes strength whereas the ancient games did not

• The ancient games valued equality

• There are no differences because both the ancient and modern games still show all the same cultural values

Activities like the Gladiator competitions and the Greek Olympics demonstrate what aspect of ancient civilizations? The need to express their cultural values...

• by conquering other civilizations.

• through architecture.

• through entertainment.

• through communication.

In what ways was politics involved in the Olympics?

• Athletes were allowed to pass freely through enemy territory to get to the games.

• Warring city-states continued to fight during the games.

• Athletes would not show up if they had to go against the enemies.

• All of the above

The modern Olympic Games come from the ancient Olympics in Greece. Which statement correctly compares the ancient and modern games?

• The Olympics still honor Zeus, but now the winners are awarded medals.

• The Olympics are still an athletic competition, but now both women and men participate.

• The Olympics are still held in Greece, but now the modern Olympic Games are not religious events.

• The Olympics still only allow men, but now athletes from all over the world can participate in the modern games.

In 2020, where will the Olympics be held?

• Tokyo

• United States

• Brazil

• Qatar

Why does the Olympics symbol have 5 rings?

• They represent the 5 sports played at the Olympics.

• They represent the 5 continents.

• They represent the 5 days of the Olympics ceremonies.

Why did the Ancient Olympics come to an end?

• Christianity began to spread.

• The Greek civilization failed and fell apart.

• The Olympic stadium was destroyed.