2022-08-01
1

What did NOT happen in Olympia during the games?

2

All married women were banned from viewing the ancient Olympics--except for one, who was required to attend. Who was she?

3

The Greeks believed that no man could win an olive wreath without:

4

Women had their own separate athletic festival, which was dedicated to which goddess?

5

The statue of Zeus by Phidias, revered at Olympia and considered one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, met its fate how?

6

In a sacred ritual held on day 3 of the ancient games, 100 of what animal were sacrificed?

7

The games at Olympia, held every 4 years for more than a millenium, were abolished in the year 393 C.E. because:

8

The modern Olympics were born in 1896, thanks to the efforts of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who saw the Games as:

9

The Olympic motto, "Faster, Higher, Stronger" was coined in 1891 by whom?

10

Nike, the goddess of victory, is depicted on the 2004 Olympic medals holding what?

11

The ancient Olympic games were held in honor of:

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