Question

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What was the purpose of the original Olympic games?

A.
The Olympics were intended to bring together all the city-states to celebrate their existence.

B.
The Greeks used the Olympics to show their enemies how strong and powerful they were so they wouldn't attack Greece.

C.
The Greeks held the athletic games to honor Zeus, king of the gods.

D.
The Olympics were a tribute to the harvest and a celebration of olive oil and wine.

Answer 1

According to historical records, the first ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to 776 BC. They were dedicated to the Olympian gods and were staged on the ancient plains of Olympia.

Answer 2

So b

Answer 3

so its C

Answer 4

oh can you help me with a few more

Answer 5

@barreraA

Answer 6

yeah sure

Answer 7

k

Answer 8

In the list of activities below, mark each item if it was an event in the ancient Olympics.

A.
running

B.
tennis

C.
javelin throw

D.
long jump

E.
horseback riding

Answer 9

A, and C, and D

Answer 10

In the list of activities below, mark each item if it was one of the original Olympic events

A.
discus throw

B.
boxing

C.
wrestling

D.
hunting

Answer 11

I'm thinking A,C,and D

Answer 12

i think it might be A

Answer 13

hold on a sec

Answer 14

A, B, and C

Answer 15

please help

Answer 16

i think so to

Answer 17

k 4 more

Answer 18

well see ya guys if u are going to give me a medal then do it if not then dont

Answer 19

thanks for ur help

Answer 20

Mark each statement if it describes information archaeologists discovered about ancient Greece.

A.
Archaeologists uncovered ruins of ancient cities, one of which was believed to be Troy.

B.
Archaeologists examined evidence of the Olympics and found information about the competition and the victors.

C.
Archaeologists dug up evidence of the writings of Homer that led them to conclude that he was the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey.

D.
Archaeologists found evidence that the ancient cities of Greece did not really exist, but were simply part of the mythology of the region.

Answer 21

hmmm.....my best guess would be B and A

Answer 22

that is my guess - they make the most sense
-thank you :)

Answer 23

Who was Homer?

A.
one of the earliest Greek baseball players

B.
the Greek god of sports

C.
the blind poet believed to have written the Iliad and the Odyssey

D.
the earliest author of the most important Greek myths and fables

Answer 24

C

Answer 25

Homer is best known as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey. He was believed by the ancient Greeks to have been the first and greatest of the epic poets.

Answer 26

So c

Answer 27

i would go with that too

Answer 28

C

Answer 29

yes

Answer 30

Which statement best describes the Iliad?

A.
The Iliad is the term for the earliest Olympic contests between handicapped people and women.

B.
The Iliad is a series of Greek medical books describing all the laws of nature and healing that were known at the time.

C.
The Iliad was the famous Greek ship that sailed across the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Ionian Seas to rescue part of the army from Troy.

D.
The Iliad is an epic poem that celebrates the Greeks who waged war to win back Helen, and the Trojans who fought to fend off the Greek invaders.

Answer 31

the answer is d

Answer 32

Which statement best describes the Odyssey?

A.
The Odyssey was the earliest submarine used by the ancient Greeks to explore the many surrounding seas.

B.
The Odyssey is a poetic recognition of human ability in the face of grave dangers.

C.
The Odyssey was the series of trips between ancient Greece and China that established trade routes.

D.
The Odyssey is the name of an ancient species of bird that inspired Zeus during his time on Mount Olympus.

Answer 33

it looks like b, to me

Answer 34

@barreraA

Answer 35

i got 71%

Answer 36

nice

Answer 37

That's bad when your homeschooled

Answer 38

But thanks any way