Ancient Greek Sports
What was the first sport in the Olympics?
Running
The Olympics were for which god?
Zeus
When was the first Olympics? (Hint: a long, long time ago!)
776 BCE
True or False: Women could compete in the Olympics.
False
What sport uses a long stick to throw far?
Javelin
Which goddess was the protector of Athens?
Athena
Where was the first Olympics? (City in Greece)
Olympia
True or False: The Olympics had football.
False
Did ancient athletes wear clothes in the Olympics? (Yes or No?)
No
Who was the fastest Greek god?
Hermes
How many years between each Olympic Games?
4 years
Did the winners get gold medals? (Yes or No)
Yes
What sport was like boxing and wrestling together?
Wrestling
Who was the god of war?
Ares
Did the ancient Olympics have chariot racing?
Yes
True or False: The Olympics started with a sacrifice to Zeus.
True
What did winners get instead of medals?
A wreath (crown) of olive leaves
Which goddess has the same name as a shoe brand?
Nike
Who was allowed to compete in the ancient Olympics? (Men or Women?)
Men
Some people believed Olympic athletes were children of which strong god?
Zeus