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Dip into the link and find out about what the original Olympics were like! |
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So how much do you know about the Olympics in Ancient Greece? Take the test in our blog "Flipping turn" BEFORE you do this webtask. Before digging for information in the provided link GRAB YOUR NOTEBOOK , take notes, and write down your answers to the questions. Now click on the purple link on the right and look for an answer to the following questions (Hints are provided in brackets to help you know where to look for) 1. Compare Ancient Greece Olympics to Modern Day Olympic Games. (Spectators) 2. Have a look at the pottery pictures and read about them. Why are the following words mentioned under each picture? (Photo Gallery) 1. Fouling: 2. Poking out: 3. Oil: 4. A wool ribbon: 5. Gloves: 6. Armour: 7. A bleeding nose: 8. Lead weights: 3. What would the modern equivalent of a discus be? (Dictionary) 4. Where does the word "stadium" come from? (Fun facts) 5. What were the main disciplines or events that took place? (Explore pictures) 6.Click on "Enter Olympia" (Red Arrow) . Whenever you find the right answer you will see a yellow rib around it. Click on it to keep moving. Answer the following questions: What was the oath athletes had to swear to Zeus in order to take part in the games? Where did people who came to watch the Olympics sleep? Who were the Hellenodikan? Which sport was the best training for soldiers? Why? TAKE THE CHALLENGE 1. Compare How ancient Greece Olympics have evolved since its beginnings to modern days. 2. Click on Mytilene- A matter of life and death Read the story and be prepared to retell it in class! 3. Have another go at the test you were supposed to have taken BEFORE exploring this website . Have you found it a lot easier this time? Copy your answers in your notebook. |
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