Hour of the Olympics

Chapter 5 "Hi, Zeus"

Directions:  Use the following words to fill in the blank spaces.

chariot         columns         gymnasium         javelin         sacred         temple         trumpets         victory         Zeus


1. The modern Olympic Games don't have _________ races.

2. The large building where the athletes train is the _________.

3. Some men throw the _________ and discus.

4. The olive tree is the Greeks _________ tree.

5. Nike is the goddess of _________.

6. The brick building had huge _________.

7. The statue of Zeus was in the _________.

8. _________ was the chief god of the Greeks.

9. The _________ sounded when the games were ready to start.


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Chapter 5

1. The modern Olympic Games don't have chariot races.

2. The large building where the athletes train is the gymnasium.

3. Some men throw the javelin and discus.

4. The olive tree is the Greeks sacred tree.

5. Nike is the goddess of victory.

6. The brick building had huge columns.

7. The statue of Zeus was in the temple.

8. Zeus was the chief god of the Greeks.

9. The trumpets sounded when the games were ready to start.

 

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