Geography
Modern Olympics
Ancient Olympics
Sports and Games
Other
100
What is this region rich with?
Water
100
How many sports are in the Olympics now?
28 sports.
100
What did you have to be free of, to participate in the olympics?
You had to be free of any crime.
100
Which type of race was one of the first races to be introduced to the ancient olympics?
The stadion race.
100
What does the winner get as a prize for the ancient Olympics?
They were awarded an olive wreath.
200
Is Olympia located in North, East, South, or West Greece?
South.
200
Who won the 200m run in the 2012 summer olympics?
Usain Bolt
200
Which nationality did you have to be to participate?
You had to be Greek to participate.
200
Which goddess the the ancient olympics women event honor?
Hera.
200
Which type of women might have been able to participate in the ancient olympics events?
Unmarried women.
300
Which sea/ocean is closest to Olympia? Pacific Ocean, or Mediterranean Sea.
Mediterranean Sea.
300
Do women get to participate in all events?
Yes.
300
Where did people do the sacred truce?
The Temple of Hera.
300
Which 5 days had all sports and ceremonies in the ancient Olympics?
Days 1-5
300
Where did sacrifices to the gods be made in the ancient olympics?
In the Altis, a secret olive grove.
400
Mount Olympus is in Olympia. True/False.
False.
400
What is the first event that happens in the olympics? (happens in ancient Olympics also)
The opening ceremony.
400
What was the training grounds?
The Palaestra.
400
How many sports/games/events was a Penthatlon made up of?
5.
400
Why was the sacred truce made?
Because Greek city-states were at war so it was hard for participants to travel to Olympia, and the sacred truce kept them safe.
500
What end of the Peloponnese peninsula is Olympia located at?
The West end.
500
When was the last summer olympics? (year)
2012.
500
Who is honoured at the games? (in general)
The Greek Gods.
500
What did the ancient olympics competitors wear to compete?
Nothing; they were naked.
500
What is one similarity between both olympics?
1. Now and then, winning athletes made their home town famous, which makes the town look good. or 2. Their are many footraces of different lengths. or 3. The winner of the games was given important gifts.
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