Ancient Olympic Games Quiz

Why were many athletes hurt or killed in the ancient Games?

• The athletes were not well trained.

• The athletes didn’t know how to play the games.

• Some of the events were dangerous.

• all of the above

Why did many of the early Olympic winners become wealthy?

• The winners won a lot of money.

• The winners sold their olive wreaths.

• The winners were rewarded when they returned to their hometowns.

• The winners went to the Games again.

Why did people feel safe to travel throughout Greece each time the Olympics were held?

• The Olympics were a time of peace.

• People often made business deals or held family reunions in Olympia.

• The Games had religious meaning.

• none of the above

What is one difference between the people who watched the ancient Olympics and the people who watch today?

• More people watched the ancient games.

• Adult women were not allowed to watch the ancient games.

• Children were not allowed to watch the ancient games.

• Only athletes who competed in the Games were allowed to watch the ancient Olympics.

Why were these famous games called the “Olympics”?

• They were played in the city of Olympia.

• They honored the Greek goddess Olympia.

• They were started by the king of Greece.

• The first athletes chose this name.

About how long have the modern Olympics been going on?

• five hundred years

• one hundred years

• fifty years

• two hundred years

What is true of the Olympic torch relay?

• The torch starts in Olympia, Greece.

• The torch is carried by many people around the world.

• The torch ends in the city hosting that year’s Olympics.

• all of the above

How are the ancient Olympics and the modern Olympics similar?

• They both included paid athletes.

• They both stood for peaceful competition.

• They both follow the guidelines of the International Olympic Committee.

• all of the above

Why do some countries build special training facilities for Olympic athletes?

• The countries have too much money.

• The countries want to help their athletes win.

• The athletes can’t train anywhere else.

• The athletes don’t want to travel.

A competitor is __________.

• a scientist who studies ancient cultures

• a person who takes part in a contest

• a person who has disagreements over an issue

• an official for the Olympics