History of the Olympic Games | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Name the two combat sports played.

boxing and wrestling

Why did the Olympic Games take place in ancient times?

To honour the gods.

Successful athletes received what for the rest of their lives?

meals

True or False: Countries from all over the world sent athletes to the Olympic Games.

False. Only from Greek city-states.

True or False: The Olympic Games were only foot races.

False. There were lots of different events such as boxing, horse riding, pentathlon

The only people allowed to compete were __________ .

men

Which country did the Olympic Games originate in?

Greece

Name the place where the Olympic Games took place.

Olympia

Name the most important event at the Olympic Games.

Pentathlon

When did the earliest Olympics occur?

776 B.C.E

What type of leaves were the winners' wreaths made from?

Olive leaves

The Olympic Games was also a good opportunity for what to happen?

Leaders from various city-states could discuss important political and economic matters.

Describe what athletes wore in their running events.

They were naked, covered in oil.

In the most demanding event, runners had to race wearing ___________ .

Armour

Name the five events in a pentathlon.

javelin, long jump, wrestling match, foot race and discus.

Which season did the games only take place?

Summer

Name a prize that competitors could win.

wreath, bronze tripod or olive oil

True or False: Women were not allowed to watch the Olympic Games.

True

True or False: Women had their own festival of games because they weren't allowed to compete with the men.

True

Name the Greek god who the Games honoured.

Zeus

How did a wrestler win?

Touch the opponents shoulders to the ground.

Who conquered Greece and outlawed the Olympic Games?

The Romans