The Olympic Games of Old

Quiz

1. When were the first Olympic Games held?

  • 776 B.C.
  • A.D. 10
  • A.D. 1241
  • A.D. 1818

2. The reward for coming in first place in an Olympic event wasn't always a gold medal. What was the comparable reward in ancient Greece?

  • A cow
  • A chariot
  • A wreath
  • A statue sculpted in the athlete's honor

3. What Greek god did the Olympic Games honor?

  • Fido
  • Gyro
  • Apollo
  • Zeus

4. Which sport was not a part of the original Olympic Games?

  • Boxing
  • Chariot racing
  • Javelin
  • Pole vault

5. What was the name of the 4-year interval between Olympic Games?

  • Olympiad
  • Coroebus
  • Dolichos
  • There were no calendars back then.

1. When were the first Olympic Games held?
776 B.C.

2. The reward for coming in first place in an Olympic event wasn't always a gold medal. What was the comparable reward in ancient Greece?
A wreath

3. What Greek god did the Olympic Games honor?
Fido

4. Which sport was not a part of the original Olympic Games?
Pole vault

5. What was the name of the 4-year interval between Olympic Games?
Olympiad

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