Ancient and modern Olympic Games

When did the ancient Olympic games begin?

• 776 B.C.
• 393 A.D.
• 1776 A.D.
• 2000 B.C.

Which god did the ancient Olympic games honor?

• Poseidon

• Hera

• Zeus

• Hades

Where were the ancient Olympic games held?

• Mount Olympus

• Greece

• Athens

• Olympia

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

Why is the Roman emperor Theodosius 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

The ancient Olympic games were held every year.

• True
• False

This event was a fight that was a combination of boxing and wrestling that really didn't have too many rules.

• Pentathlon
• Pancratium
• Parthenon
• Stadion 

This event had five different events for contestants to compete in.

• Pancratium

• Pentathlon

• Heptathlon

• Triathalon

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

The modern Olympic games are still held every four years between each Olympic games.

• True
• False