Where were the first Olympic Games held?

Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following questions.

In 776 BC the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honor the Greek’s chief, Zeus. The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. Therefore, contests in running, jumping, discus and javelin throwing, boxing, and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities, and the winners competed every four years at Mount Olympus. Winners were greatly honored by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds. Originally these were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place.
The Greeks attached so much importance to these games that they calculated time in four – year cycle called “ Olympiads” dating from 776 BC.

Where were the first Olympic Games held?

• A. behind Mount Olympus
• B. opposite Mount Olympus
• C. at the peak of Mount Olympus
• D. at the foot of Mount Olympus

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  Why were the Olympic Games held?

  • A. to honor Zeus
  • B. to sing songs about the athletes
  • C. to stop wars
  • D. to crown the best athletes

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  Approximately how many years ago did these games originate?

  • A. 227 years
  • B. 776 years
  • C. 2,793 years
  • D. 1,205 years

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  Which of the following contests was not mentioned?

  • A. boxing
  • B. discus throwing
  • C. running
  • D. skating

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  How often were the Olympic Games held?

  • A. every four years
  • B. twice a year
  • C. every two years
  • D. every years

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  Which of the following is NOT true?

  • A. Winner placed olive wreaths on their own heads. 
  • B. The games were held in Greece every four years.
  • C.  Battles were interrupted to participate in the games.
  • D. Poem glorified the winners in song.

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  What conclusion can we withdraw about the ancient Greeks?

  • A. They liked a lot of ceremony
  • B. They liked to fight.
  • C. They couldn’t count, so they used “ Olympiads” for dates.
  • D. They were very athletic.