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Olympic Games and Physical Fitness Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary aim of physical education?

a)

To develop national vitality

b)

To develop star athletes

c)

To win Olympic medals

d)

To promote individual competition

2.

What are the components of physical fitness?

a)

Cardio, Muscular, Flexibility, Balance

b)

Power, Agility, Balance, Coordination

c)

Endurance, Strength, Speed, Flexibility

d)

Speed, Power, Coordination, Endurance

3.

What is the origin of the Olympic Games according to Greek legends?

a)

Wrestling contest between Zesus and Kronos

b)

Joint effort of Lycurqus and Iphitus

c)

Defeat of King Augeas by Hercules

d)

Defeat of King Aenomanus by Peoples

4.

What were the eligibility criteria for competition in the Ancient Olympic Games?

a)

Free born Greeks, Professionals allowed, No criminal record

b)

Only women, No criminal record, 6 months of training

c)

Amateurs allowed, No criminal record, 10 months of training

d)

Only men, No criminal record, 1 year of training

5.

What was the duration of the Ancient Olympic Games?

a)

1 day

b)

3 days

c)

7 days

d)

5 days

6.

Which event was added to the Ancient Olympic Games after the foot race?

a)

Chariot race

b)

Horse race

c)

Pentathlon

d)

Boxing

7.

What was the main event on the second day of the Ancient Olympic Games?

a)

Religious sacrifice

b)

Pentathlon

c)

Chariot race

d)

March past

8.

What was the main event on the third day of the Ancient Olympic Games?

a)

Pentathlon

b)

Chariot race

c)

March past

d)

Sacrifice of 100 oxen

9.

What was the purpose of the Olympic movements?

a)

To encourage professional athletes

b)

To create division among nations

c)

To promote individual competition

d)

To unite countries and continents

10.

What is the benefit of increased physical activity or physical fitness?

a)

Reduced cholesterol levels

b)

Increased stress and tension

c)

Increased risk of major illness

d)

Decreased mental sharpness