Olympics: Past & Present

#1: The first Olympics took place in Olympia, Greece in the year...

• 123 BC

• 776 BC

• AD 776

• AD 250

#2: The Olympics were one of ______ different athletic competitions held in ancient Greece every year.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

#3: The Oympics honored _______.

• Poseidon

• Hera

• Hermes

• Zeus

#4: Which of the following was NOT an event from the ancient Olympics?

• wrestling

• footraces

• javelin throwing

• swimming

#5, Part 1: The official prize for the ancient Olympics was...

• a medal

• money

• a crown of olive leaves

• a ring of solid gold

#5, Part 2: Olympics champions also received ________ from their home city-states.

• medals & trophies

• money, goods, & fame

• gift certificates & candy

#6: Which of the following is NOT a way that the ancient Olympics were different than today?

• The ancient Olympics were more violent than today's event.

• Ancient Olympians competed naked.

• Only men competed in the ancient Olympics.

• Ancient Olympians made more money than they do today.

#7, Part 1: Where did boxing and wrestling happen at the ancient games?

• Palaestra

• Leonidaeon

• Hippodrome

• The Treasuries

#7, Part 2: Where did horse and chariot racing happen at the ancient games?

• Palaestra

• Leonidaeon

• Hippodrome

• The Treasuries

#8: Which of the following shows that the Olympics were a place for business?

• There were hotels, saunas, marketplaces, and banks on the Olympic grounds.

• There were many different Olympic events.

• There were temples for Hera and Zeus.