History of the Olympic Games

Which Greek god did this festival originally honor?

In which year did the Olympics begin?

• 1579 B. C.

• 776 B. C.

• 875 B. C.

• 775 A. D.

What did the Greeks call the 4 year time periods on their calendar?

• Triathlons

• Marathons

• Mopads

• Olympiads

What were other categories that held competitions, aside from sports? List 2.

In the pankration, what were the only two things NOT allowed?

Who was responsible for banning 'pagan rituals', and thus the Olympic Games?

• The Roman Army

• The Roman Catholic Church

• Great Caesar's Ghost

• The Egyptian Uprising