RAZ-R-the Olympic Games Quiz

How often do top athletes from around the world meet to compete in the Olympic Games?

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every five years

Where did the Olympic Games originate?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Babylonia

• Ancient India

• Ancient Greece

What were the regions in ancient Greece called?

• Provinces

• States

• City-states

• Counties

Who was honored during the first Olympic Games?

• Apollo

• Athena

• Zeus

• Poseidon

Where were the first Olympic Games held?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Delphi

• Olympia

What did the city-states in ancient Greece often do?

• Trade with each other

• Form alliances

• Fight wars against each other

• Share resources

What were the only events at the first Olympic Games?

• Races

• Chariot races

• Wrestling

• Javelin throw

What was the prize for first place in the ancient Olympic Games?

• A) A gold medal

• B) A silver trophy

• C) A simple olive branch

• D) A laurel wreath

What did the Olympic grounds include besides the sports facilities?

• A) A theater and a library

• B) A market and a bank

• C) A school and a hospital

• D) A museum and a park

What was one of the religious significances of the Games for some people?

• Visiting the statue of the god Zeus in Olympia

• Watching the athletes compete

• Participating in the parade

• Traveling throughout Greece