The Olympian Games

Who held the festivals?

• Olympian Council

• Lycurgus Council

• Amphictyonic Council

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Where did the Greeks celebrate their springtide festival?

• Delphi

• Thermopylae

• Elis

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What was the major role of the Council in ancient Greece?

• They talked of what could be done for the good of the States.

• They govern the states like a parliament.

• They nominate a ruler for the States.

Who helped revive the Olympian Games?

• King of Elis

• Lycurgus

• Apollo

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Where did they hold the Olympian Games?

• Delphi

• Thermopylae

• Olympia

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How were the victors of the games given honor?

• They were given pots of GOLD.

• They were given GIFTS .

• They were given WREATHS of wild olive.

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When did the Greeks celebrate the games?

• every 4 years

• every 3 years

• every 5 years

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What was the tradition being practiced by the Greeks on the first day of the games?

• They marched in procession to the temples.

• Sacrifices were offered to the gods.

• They celebrated through singing.

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Who recited poems and sang songs for the victors?

• Poets

• Harpist

• Jesters

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Aside from the games, what other festivals showcased the Greek people's love for arts?

• paintings and sculptures

• songs and dances

• dramas and plays

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