alleryStart learning →What was the only official prize for winners at the ancient Olympic Games?
AA sacred olive wreath
BA gold coin purse
CA silver winner's cup
DA ribbon of purple cloth
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. A sacred olive wreath
Ancient winners received a wreath cut from the sacred olive tree at Zeus's precinct, though fame brought other rewards.
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