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Olympic Games History
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Olympic Games History
🏛️ Part 1: Ancient vs Modern Olympics
1. Where did the ancient Olympic Games begin?
Athens, Greece
Olympia, Greece
Rome, Italy
Sparta, Greece
2. When did the ancient Olympic Games begin?
Around 776 BC
Around 500 BC
Around 1000 BC
Around 300 BC
3. The ancient Olympics were held to honour which Greek god?
Apollo
Athena
Zeus
Poseidon
4. Which sports were part of the ancient Olympics? (Check all that apply)
Running
Wrestling
Swimming
Chariot racing
5. When did the modern Olympic Games begin?
1896
1900
1888
1904
🏅 Part 2: Olympic Values and Changes
6. Fill in the blanks about Olympic frequency:
Both ancient and modern Olympics are held every ________ years.
7. Why were the modern Olympics created? Explain in 2-3 sentences.
8. Name one major difference between ancient and modern Olympics:
9. How do you think the Olympic Games reflect the values and culture of different time periods?
🎯 Part 3: Critical Thinking
10. Why do you think people continue to participate in the Olympic Games today, almost 3,000 years after they began?
11. If you could add one new sport to the modern Olympics, what would it be and why?
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