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Ancient Greek Olympics lasted 5 days. True or false?

True

False

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The Olympic games today last for how long?

About 16 days

About 10 days

About 14 days

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In modern olympics, athletes win an olive wreath. True or False?

True

False.

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Married women still cannot compete in the olympic games. True or false?

True

False

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When did the Olympic games start?

2000 years ago

2,700 years ago

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If an athlete caused a false start at the beginning of the race in ancient greece, they would be beaten with a stick.

True

False

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Only greek citizens can play in the Olympics, even today. True or false?

False!

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How many sports were played in ancient greek olympics?

40

7

5

10

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How many sports are played in modern olympics?

45

50

Around 40

7

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What do the olympic rings/symbol represent in modern olympics?

Each colour an be found in each flag of all countries

5 favourite colours of the god Zeus

Each colour of the rainbow

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How often is the olympic games held?

Every 4 years

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In which city was ancient greek olympic games held?

Rhodes

Olympia

Athens

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When the ancient greek olympics were held, which God did they honour?

Zeus

Hera

Hermes

Artemis

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Where are modern Olympic games held now?

In Olympia

In a different city every 4 years

In the same city

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Athletes are disqualified if they make a false start before the race. Ancient or modern

Ancient

Modern

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