Ancient Greece - Lesson 2

The word "athlete" comes from the Greek word "athlos" which means -

• A. Winner

• B. Contest

• C. Sports

• D. Team

Which is NOT true about Greek Art?

• A. It taught life lessons.

• B. It could be found on buildings and pottery.

• C. It told stories about citizen, heroes, and gods.

• D. It helped get rulers elected.

Today, modern Olympic athletes compete for -

• A. Trophies

• B. Money

• C. Olive-branch crowns

• D. Medals

The first Olympics started as part of a -

• A. Religious Celebration

• B. Birthday Party

• C. Sporting Event

• D. Famous Battle

Which of these was created when a soldier ran 26.2 miles from a small town to the city of Athens to warn people of enemy attacks?

• A. Soccer

• B. The Olympics

• C. The Marathon

• D. The Parthenon