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How many letters are there in the Greek alphabet?  24

 

What colours are in the Greek flag?    Blue and White

 

Who was king of the Greek gods and lived on Mount Olympus?    Zeus

 

Why were women not allowed to compete in the Olympics?    Woman were not considered important in Greek society!

 

Which sacred tree was used to make the victory crowns?    An olive tree

 

Pankration is the combination of two sports, which two?    Boxing and wrestling

 

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