The Games
How many laps did competitors race in an equestrian?
12
Who wasn't allowed to compete in the Olympic Games?
Women and Slaves
How many days did each of these Olympic Games festivals last for?
5
Athletes came from all of the Greek _____-____ to compete in the Olympic Games
city-states
Did some people cheat in the games?(Yes or No answer)
Yes
At the height of the games how many people attended?
A.5,000-10,000
B. 500-1,000
C.20,000-40,000
D.10-20
C.20,000-40,000
Women could not watch because athletes competed _______.
Naked
These Olympic Games festivals took place every __ years.
4
Who was sent out to announce temporary truces, due to the Olympic Games?
Messengers
What was the most popular spectator sport in Ancient Times?
Chariot Racing
What was the stone or medal disk athletes competed with to see who could throw it the farthest?
Discus
How would women be punished if they were caught watching the Olympic Games?
Death
When did the first Olympic Games take place?
776 BCE
Which type of boxing introduced in 688 BCE where opponents were only allowed to use their hands?
Pyx
What was female athletes version of the Olympic Games called?
Heraea Games
What god were the games created to honor?
Zeus