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WorksheetsAncient and Modern Olympics
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
When were the Olympics first held?
Ancient- 2050 BC
Ancient- 1010 BC
Ancient- 776 BC
Modern- 1896
Modern- 1920
How often are the Olympics held?
Ancient- Every year
Ancient- Every 4 years
Modern- Every 2 years
Modern- Every 4 years
How long do the Olympic games last?
Ancient- 1 week
Ancient- 5 days
Modern- 5 days
Modern- 2 1/2 weeks
Where are the Olympics held?
Ancient- Sparta
Ancient- Olympia
Modern- Olympia
Modern Bejing
Why are there Olympic games?
Ancient- to celebrate Zeus
Ancient- to prevent war
Modern- to stop war
Modern- to celebrate the best athletes in the world
What happens if there is a war?
Ancient- finish the war before the games begin
Ancient- all wars stop, play the games, fight the war again
Modern- No Olympics during war years
Modern- all wars stop, play the games, fight the war again
Who can compete in the Olympics?
Ancient- anyone who can qualify
Ancient- any man who was a citizen
Modern- Anyone who can qualify and is a citizen
Modern- professional athletes
What other Olympics are held?
Ancient- none
Ancient- The Heraia Olympics for women
Modern- none
Modern- Para Olympics and Special Olympics
Who can watch the Olympic games?
Ancient- citizens
Ancient- men that are citizens
Modern- anyone
Modern- citizens
What do Olympic athletes wear?
Ancient- nothing
Ancient- robes or tunics
Modern- nothing
Modern- athletic wear appropriate for each event
How many sports are played at the Olympics?
Ancient- Running, wrestling, pentathlon, pankration, chariot, boxing, and horseracing.
Ancient- Running, wrestling, pankration, boxing
Modern- 200 events covering 20 sports
Modern- 400 events covering 26 sports
What prizes are awarded to the athletes?
Ancient- medals
Ancient- Laurel wreaths
Modern- Flowers
Modern- Medals
