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WorksheetsThe Ancient and Modern Olympics
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What do you call a light spear that the competitors can throw a long-distance?
discus
javelin
stade
hammer
Which event is a foot race that is about the length of a football field?
discus
javelin
stade
hammer
What do athletes throw that looks like a frisbee?
discus
javelin
stade
hammer
What is the name of a jump from a standing position?
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stade
javelin
long jump
How would city-states behave toward one another during the Olympics?
peacefully
trash-talk
fighting
Which event involves fighting with your fists?
stade
javelin
boxing
hammer
What were the ancient Olympians crowned with if they won?
Gold
Silver
Bronze
A laurel wreath
Which three people groups were not allowed to compete in the ancient Olympics?
Men
Women
Slaves
Prisoners
The Olympics in Greece were held every ______ years.
two
three
four
five
Which city held the ancient Olympics?
Sparta
Olympia
Troy
Athens
Franklin
Who were the ancient Greeks honoring with the Olympics?
Athena
Mr. Bryant
Dr. DeLaughter
Zeus
How many rings are on the modern-day Olympic flag?
One
Two
Three
Five
What is now given to athletes when they win an Olympic event?
Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Bronze Medal
Fried Chicken
In which ancient Olympic event did they use horses?
Stade
Javelin
Chariot Racing
Discus
In what year were the first Olympics held?
776 BC
1896 AD
2021 AD
