The Ancient Olympics, Chapters 5 to 7

Ancient Olympic Games were held in honor of which god or goddess?

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Athena

• Hera

According to the text, how did the beliefs of the Greeks impact why the Olympics were created? Select the two correct answer choices. 2pts.

• They believed that strong bodies and sports pleased the gods.

• They believed the gods would come and train them for sports.

• They honored the gods with sporting events and contests.

• They believed women and enslaved people should practice good body habits.

• They believed that the gods would train all who had strong minds and bodies.

Which statement below show a similarity between the modern Olympics and the ancient Olympics? 1 pt.

• Women were allowed to compete.

• The games are always held during the hottest months of the year.

• The Olympics are held every 4 years.

• The games are held to celebrate the gods.

Part A: Who could compete in the ancient Olympics? 1 pt.

• Greek men

• criminals

• women

• slaves

Part B. Which choice below supports your answer to 4 Part A? 1 pt.

• "Each city-state chose its best athlete to compete."

• "No one who committed a crime could compete."

• "Women and slaves were not allowed to be in the Games."

• "Only Greek citizens could compete in the Olympics."

Which of the choices below are characteristics of the ancient Olympic games? Select three choices. 3 pts.

• Allowed women and girls to participate

• Held in Olympia

• Festival for Zeus

• No girls or slaves

• Criminals allowed

What was the purpose of the Olympic Truce? 1 pt.

• To stop all fighting in order to have the Olympics

• To allow wars to continue

• To complete a task for the Greeks

• To allow children to compete

Which of the choices below are rules of the Olympic Truce? Select 3 choices. 3 pts.

• There is a death penalty for any man that enters the grounds with a weapon.

• Armies and men with weapons cannot enter the Olympic grounds.

• All wars must stop for three months during the Olympic games.

• Women could enter the grounds, but only to support their sons who are in the games.

• Athletes can pass safely through any city-state on their way to the Games.

Part A.: The author wrote about a woman named Kallipateira. Why is she important? Why would the author write about her? 1 pt.

• She was the first woman to become a trainer of Olympic athletes.

• She trained her son, and snuck into the games. She was revealed, but did not get in trouble.

• She disguised herself as a man, and competed in the games.

• She was the first woman to enter the Olympics, and be accepted as an athlete.

Part B.: Which of the choices below supports your answer to 9 Part A? Select the 2 best answers. 2 pts.

• "After her husband died, she trained her son for the Olympics."

• "Because she came from a famous family, she was not punished."

• She ran across the finish line, winning the games.

• After years of training with her husband . . .

• "There was one woman that did not obey the rules."