In which country did the ancient Olympics originate?

• Canada

• Greece

• Turkey

• Oman

Which god from ancient Greek mythology is said to have founded the Olympics?

• Heracles (Roman Hercules)

• Hera

• Apollo

• Orion

Where did the Olympics get its name?

• It was a type of Greek cheese

• After a Roman emperor

• After a religious sanctuary

• It’s where cameras were invented

How often did the ancient Olympics take place?

• Once every four years

• When Heracles declared them to happen

• Once in a blue moon

• Every two years

True or false: The four-year increment between the games was used by ancient historians to measure time.

At their peak (around 500 B.C.), over how many days did the Olympics take place?

• 5 days

• 3 weeks

• 2 months

• 6 months

True or false: Olympians wore a special loin cloth while competing at the ancient Olympics.

True or false: Some participants covered their skin with olive oil and sand before training and competing.

What marked the finish line for all the races?

• An olive tree

• A row of bricks

• A squirrel

• A barbecue

True or false: A barbecue was a main feature at the ancient games.