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The Olympic Games was also a good opportunity for what to happen?
Leaders from various city-states could discuss important political and economic matters.
Successful athletes received what for the rest of their lives?
meals
Name a prize that competitors could win.
wreath, bronze tripod or olive oil
What type of leaves were the winners' wreaths made from?
Olive leaves
Name the five events in a pentathlon.
javelin, long jump, wrestling match, foot race and discus.
Name the most important event at the Olympic Games.
Pentathlon
True or False: The Olympic Games were only foot races.
False. There were lots of different events such as boxing, horse riding, pentathlon
How did a wrestler win?
Touch the opponents shoulders to the ground.
Name the two combat sports played.
boxing and wrestling
In the most demanding event, runners had to race wearing ___________ .
Armour
Describe what athletes wore in their running events.
They were naked, covered in oil.
True or False: Women had their own festival of games because they weren't allowed to compete with the men.
True
True or False: Women were not allowed to watch the Olympic Games.
True
Who conquered Greece and outlawed the Olympic Games?
The Romans
Which season did the games only take place?
Summer
Name the Greek god who the Games honoured.
Zeus
True or False: Countries from all over the world sent athletes to the Olympic Games.
False. Only from Greek city-states.
The only people allowed to compete were __________ .
men
Why did the Olympic Games take place in ancient times?
To honour the gods.
Name the place where the Olympic Games took place.
Olympia
Which country did the Olympic Games originate in?
Greece
When did the earliest Olympics occur?
776 B.C.E
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