Events of Creativity
Events of Luck
Events of Physical Strength
Olympics Knowledge
(BONUS POINTS)
(BONUS POINTS)
Olympic Chance
(WILL YOU TAKE A RISK?)
(WILL YOU TAKE A RISK?)
100
Dice Roll:
x1 dice per team
Roll a dice to get the ancient Greek's lucky number of 7. It symbolised perfection and was linked to Apollo. Close to 7 or totalling 7 without going over. If a city state ties with another – sudden death round.
* Semifinal - points received
* Final - double points
100
What ancient city-state hosted the Ancient Olympic Games?
Olympia
100
OH NO!
You slipped in the running race, lose 100 points!
200
Rock Paper Scissors Duel:
No materials/equipment needed
Do round of three then conduct a semifinal/final depending on number of groups.
* Semifinal - points received
* Final - double points
200
Javelin:
Need one straw per team.
Teams throw the javelin (straw) from behind a start line. Longest distance thrown wins.
* Semifinal - points received
* Final - double points
200
How often were the Ancient Olympic Games held?
Every four years
200
Answer the question for points.
How were winners rewarded in the Ancient Olympics, and why was this reward considered so important in Ancient Greek society?
Winners received an olive leaf crown (kotinos) and great honour and fame in their home city; this was important because glory and reputation were highly valued in Ancient Greek society.
300
Draw a God:
Paper and pen per competitor.
Art Competition – Best replica of the image below:
* 3rd - points
* 2nd - double points
* 1st - triple points
300
Discus:
Each team needs one paper plate each.
Use paper plates to simulate discus throwing. From a start line, longest distance throw wins.
* Semifinal - points received
* Final - double points
300
Name one type of event that athletes competed in during the Ancient Olympics.
Examples: Running races, wrestling, boxing, chariot racing, pankration, long jump, javelin, discus.
300
Team work:
Choose another participant from a different city-state.
On the count of three, you will both call out a number equal to, or less than 10.
If you call out the same number, without cheating, both of your city-states will receive points!
400
Art Recognition:
Freeze screen for next step! One representative from each team needs a whiteboard marker.
No other equipment needed.
Each team representative will draw the image high on the whiteboard so everyone can see - NO SPEAKING. The teammates cannot see the item but must guess what it is.
* Winner - points!
400
Why were only men allowed to compete in the Ancient Olympic Games?
Because the games were part of a religious festival for Zeus and Greek society expected men to be the competitors and public performers.
400
GREAT WORK!
You were cheered for your performance, collect 400 points!
500
What was the religious purpose of the Ancient Olympic Games, and which Greek god were they honouring?
They honoured the god Zeus; the games were a religious festival held in his honour.
500
OH NO!
Nothing too bad, but you just wasted a selection... No points up for grabs here!
It's now the next city-state's turn...