Summer Olympics Video 3

What was the original prize for winners in the earliest Olympics?

• A gold medal

• A bronze medal

• A crown of olive leaves

• A silver medal

Which Greek god was honored by the creation of the Olympics?

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

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What was the only game in the earliest Olympics?

• The long jump

• The javelin throw

• The stade race

• The discus throw

When were the ancient Olympics banned by the Romans?

• 708 BCE

• 393 CE

• 80 BCE

• 1896 CE

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How many countries participate in the modern Olympics?

• 100

• 150

• 206

• 250