The Olympic Games

Where is Olympia?

• In the south-west of Greece

• In the south of Greece

• In the north-west of Greece

• In the south-west of America

Which of the following could not be found in Olympia in the past?

• temples

• statues

• modern running tracks

• a stadium

Answer explanation

In Olympia there were temples, statues, a stadium for the athletic competitions, a gymnasium and other fine buildings.

Who is the king of the Greek gods?

• Cronus

• Zeus

• Rhea

• Athena

Answer explanation

Zeus is the child of Cronus and Rhea. Athena is the daughter of Zeus.

True or False.

In the past, from all over the world, people came to Olympia to compete in the games or to watch them.

• True

• False

In the past, the athletes competed in... (You may choose more than one)

• discus

• spear throwing

• swimming

• fencing

• wrestling

Answer explanation

Athletes competed in discus and spear throwing, running, wrestling, boxing, chariot racing and other sports.

How long was the Olympic Games in the past?

• 5 days

• 5 hours

• 5 months

• 5 weeks

Answer explanation

The contests went on for five days.

In the past, where did the winners go on the last day of the games?

• the airport

• the Temple of Zeus

• the hotel

• the restaurant

When was the Olympic Games banned?

• AD 393

• BC 393

• AD 300

• AD 399

For how long did Olympia lie buried?

• 1000 years

• 2000 years

• 1400 years

• 1500 years

When was the first modern Olympic Games?

• 1896

• 1086

• 1881

• 1689