WorksheetsGreek Olympics
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 30mins
The birth place of the Olympics took place here.
United States
Rome
Greece
Egypt
Why were the Olympics originally developed?
To replace wars with city states.
To raise money for the Greek economy.
To honor the god Zeus.
The greeks were bored with theater.
Where were the Greek Olympics held?
Athens
Sparta
The Parthenon
Olympia
Who was permitted to participate in the Greek Olympic Games?
Women only
Men only
Men & Women
Soldiers
Who is permitted to participate in the modern day Olympics?
Women only
Men only
Men & Women
Politicians
Who was invited to the Greek Olympic Games?
Other Greek City States.
Rome
Other Nations
The Greek gods.
Who is invited to the modern day Olympics?
All Nations
Greek City States
Only nations with good athletes
Only members of the Military
What type of event was the only event in the first Olympics?
It was a marathon race
It was a chariot race
It was a 200 meter sprint
It was a wrestling event
It was a long jump event
True or false: The athletes that won the Olympics were considered big heroes in Greece.
True
False
Several women were allowed to participate
in the ancient Olympics.
The Olympics are held
every two years
every three years
every four years
every five years
Stories about the gods and goddesses.
altars
myths
ambrosia
The Olympic Games are a celebration of...
athletes
winter games
Cities
summer and winter sports
What is the main goal of the Olympics?
The main goal is to have fun
The main goal is to win gold
The main goal is to bring the world together through friendly competition.
The main goal is to honor Greek gods
