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The Ancient Games of Olympia

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was Olympia famous for in ancient Greece?

a)

Only for sports

b)

For sport, culture, politics, and religion

c)

Only for religion

d)

Only for politics

2.

Who were forbidden from entering Olympia during the ancient games?

a)

Children

b)

Women

c)

Foreigners

d)

Priests

3.

Why did athletes compete at Olympia?

a)

To win money

b)

To honour Zeus

c)

To become famous

d)

To meet philosophers

4.

How often were the ancient Olympic Games held?

a)

Every year

b)

Every four summers

c)

Every ten years

d)

Every month

5.

Where did people come from to attend the Olympic Games in ancient times?

a)

Only from Olympia

b)

Only from Athens

c)

From across the Mediterranean

d)

Only from Sparta

6.

Who acted as judges during the ancient Olympic Games?

a)

Athletes

b)

Local priests

c)

Spectators

d)

Philosophers

7.

What did athletes do before competing in the Pentathlon?

a)

Ate a big meal

b)

Prepared mentally and physically

c)

Went swimming

d)

Wrote poems

8.

How many events did the Pentathletes have to compete in for immortal fame?

a)

Three

b)

Five

c)

Seven

d)

Ten

9.

What would happen to women who tried to enter Olympia during the games?

a)

They would be given a warning

b)

They would be sent home

c)

They could be punished by death

d)

They would be allowed to watch

10.

Who had to fight for space among the crowds at Olympia?

a)

Only new athletes

b)

Only spectators

c)

Even returning champions

d)

Only judges