the first record of olympic games

When did the ancient Olympic begin?

• 1896

• 776 BC

• 496 BC

• AD 124

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

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

People from all over the world came to participate in the ancient Olympic games.

• True
• False

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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

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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

Why is Baron Pierre de Coubertin famous?

• He ended the ancient Olympic games
• He began the modern Olympic games
• He discovered the site of the ancient games
• He was the first Olympic winner

Women had a separate festival called the Heraia that honored Hera with female athletic competitions.

• True
• False

In the ancient Olympic games, there were prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

• True
• False