Olympics PRE-QUIZ

Greeks did not like competition of any kind.

• True

• False

The first modern Olympics were held in Athens in 1896.

• True

• False

Greek men worked out at the gymnasium almost every day.

• True

• False

The Olympics were held in honor of Zeus.

• True

• False

Winners of the Olympics were given a branch of olive leaves to wear on their heads, olive oil, horses, or excused taxes and military service.

• True

• False

The Olympic Games always began with an animal sacrifice.

• True

• False

Tickets to the Olympic Games were very expensive, and only rich people could afford them.

• True

• False

Greeks were not concerned about what their bodies looked like.

• True

• False

One of the Olympic games was a foot race in full body armor.

• True

• False

Women could watch the Olympic games in the stadium.

• True

• False