Question

The Olympic Games that people celebrate today are much different from the Olympics that began in ancient Greece. When the Olympic Games began, only men who spoke Greek could compete. The ancient Olympics had just a few sports in which athletes competed. Additionally, the ancient Olympic Games were always held in Greece. Although the Olympic Games still include a number of athletic competitions, their format has greatly changed. Today, both male and female athletes from many different countries and backgrounds come together to compete in the Games. The Olympics are held in different cities around the world every four years. Which of these statements BEST fits into paragraph 2? A) Greek mythology says that the Olympics were started by Heracles. B) Women were not allowed to watch the Olympic Games in ancient Greece. C) The ancient Olympics included sport such as running and chariot racing. D) The athletes in the modern Olympic Games compete in many different sports.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

Option D explains the best about Olympic games. previously only few games were in Olympics but now thee are variety of games and some more games are trying to be a part of future Olympic games as well. There is no explanation about other options so we discarded those options, Which includes A) Greek mythology says that the Olympics were started by Heracles. B) Women were not allowed to watch the Olympic Games in ancient Greece. C) The ancient Olympics included sport such as running and chariot racing.

Answer 2

Answer:

D) The athletes in the modern Olympic Games compete in many different sports.

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