Quiz: The Ancient Olympic Games

Quiz: Ancient Olympics
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Ancient History
Olympic Games
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Test your students' knowledge about the ancient Olympic games with this quiz. This printable can be used as an in-class assessment after a unit on Ancient Greece, the Olympic Games, or sports and athletes. It can also be assigned as a take-home activity or for independent completion. Includes answer key.

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