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Share key facts about the ancient Olympic games with your students. Learn about the Olympic festival, ancient sports, and how the ancient Olympic village was arranged. The quiz questions in this worksheet should be completed using Fast Facts: Entertainment in Ancient Greece.

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Eyewitness Workbooks: Ancient Greece
Eyewitness Workbooks: Ancient Greece
By Kate Scarborough
This workbook helps kids take their knowledge of the Ancient Greece to the next level, from the gods of Olympus to the government of Athens. It includes 48 full-color pages, a turn-and-learn info wheel, and special carrying folders.

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