Women in the Olympic Games

The transcript discusses the fairness of the ancient Olympic Games, highlighting the gender inequality where women were not allowed to compete with men. However, women found a way to participate indirectly by owning horses and chariots for equestrian events. The speaker, a woman named Best Each, proudly shares her achievement of winning the first Olympic horse and chariot race.

What happens to athletes who are caught cheating in the Olympics?

• They are fined, and the money is used for a statue of Zeus.

• They are banned for life.

• They are given a second chance.

• They are publicly shamed.

Which group of women is allowed to compete in the Haria festival?

• Only unmarried women

• Women over 30

• All women

• Only married women

What is the name of the festival where women can compete?

• The Aphrodite Games

• The Heraia

• The Haria

• The Athenaia

How do women participate in the Olympics indirectly?

• By being spectators

• By owning horses or chariots for equestrian events

• By organizing the events

• By coaching male athletes

Who is the narrator of the transcript?

• Best Each

• Hera

• Zeus

• An anonymous athlete