The Origins of Olympic Games

Who was responsible for banning the ancient Olympics in 393 AD?

• Constantine the Great
• Theodosius I
• Alexander the Great
• Julius Caesar

What significant event took place during the opening ceremony of the ancient Olympic Games?

• A wrestling match between champions
• A musical performance by renowned artists
• A chariot race around the stadium
• Athletes swearing an oath to Zeus

Where were the original Olympic Games held?

• Sparta
• Olympia
• Rome
• Athens

When were the first documented Olympic Games believed to have taken place?

• 1000 BC
• 200 AD
• 776 BC
• 500 BC

What festival were the Olympic Games part of in honor of Zeus?

• Pythian Games
• Olympiad
• Panathenaic Games
• Dionysia

Who was the ancient Olympic Games festival dedicated to?

• Apollo
• Hera
• Athena
• Zeus

What was the purpose of the sacred truce (Ekecheiria) during the ancient Olympic Games?

• To ensure safe passage for athletes and spectators
• To declare a winner among the competing athletes
• To host a grand feast for all participants
• To honor the god Zeus with a special ceremony

During the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, athletes swore an oath to which god?

• Apollo
• Athena
• Zeus
• Hera

What does the lighting of the Olympic flame symbolize?

• Victory
• Theft of fire from Prometheus
• Unity
• Peace

Who banned the ancient Olympics in 393 AD?

• Constantine the Great
• Julius Caesar
• Alexander the Great
• Theodosius I