The ancient origins of the Olympics

What was the original purpose of the Olympic games?

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To honor the Greek god Zeus

• To promote peace among nations

• To mark the beginning of summer

In what year did the first recorded Olympic games occur?

• 776 BC

• 850 BC

• 800 BC

• 700 BC

What was the only event in the first thirteen Olympic games?

• Chariot racing

• Javelin throw

• Two hundred yard dash

• Wrestling

Which competition was NOT mentioned as part of the ancient Olympic games?

• Boxing

• Swimming

• Pentathlon

• Mule racing

What does 'pankration' involve?

• A race in full armor

• A musical contest

• A no holds barred fight

• A poetry recital

Who was the first Olympic champion?

• Achilles

• Orsippus of Megara

• Coroebus

• Hercules

What significant action did Orsippus of Megara take during his race?

• He carried a torch

• He tore away his loincloth

• He ran in full armor

• He wore a helmet

Why did the Olympic games end in 391 AD?

• Due to a natural disaster

• Because of war

• The death of a ruler

• Theodosius banned pagan practices

When were the modern Olympic games revived?

• 1920

• 1850

• 1900

• 1896

What is the motto of the Olympics, meaning 'Faster, Higher, Stronger'?

• In Vino Veritas

• Veni, Vidi, Vici

• E Pluribus Unum

• Citius, Altius, Fortius