WorksheetsThe Ancient Games of Olympia
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What was Olympia famous for in ancient Greece?
Only for sports
For sport, culture, politics, and religion
Only for religion
Only for politics
Who were forbidden from entering Olympia during the ancient games?
Children
Women
Foreigners
Priests
Why did athletes compete at Olympia?
To win money
To honour Zeus
To become famous
To meet philosophers
How often were the ancient Olympic Games held?
Every year
Every four summers
Every ten years
Every month
Where did people come from to attend the Olympic Games in ancient times?
Only from Olympia
Only from Athens
From across the Mediterranean
Only from Sparta
Who acted as judges during the ancient Olympic Games?
Athletes
Local priests
Spectators
Philosophers
What did athletes do before competing in the Pentathlon?
Ate a big meal
Prepared mentally and physically
Went swimming
Wrote poems
How many events did the Pentathletes have to compete in for immortal fame?
Three
Five
Seven
Ten
What would happen to women who tried to enter Olympia during the games?
They would be given a warning
They would be sent home
They could be punished by death
They would be allowed to watch
Who had to fight for space among the crowds at Olympia?
Only new athletes
Only spectators
Even returning champions
Only judges
