6th Grade Olympic Games 2022

To compete in the ancient Olympics, an athlete had to be male AND:

• rich

• athletic

• a citizen

• good-looking

The first Olympics ever were held in the year:

What god did the original Olympic games honor?

The ancient AND modern Olympics were (are) held every _____ years.

How many events are in a pentathalon?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 10

Women could always compete in the modern Olympics.

• True

• False

Which non-athletic event was part of the ancient Olympics?

• A cooking contest

• Dog training

• A beauty contest

• Poetry Recitation

How old is the youngest Olympic competitor in the modern games?

• 10

• 13

• 15

• 18

In what year did Emperor Theodosius end the Olympic games?

• 776BC

• 0

• 391AD

• 1896

Which of these events is in both the ancient and modern Olympics?

• Wrestling

• Pankration

• Trampoline

• Chariot Racing