Question

The ancient Olympics were dedicated to the god Zeus. Women were not allowed to participate or even to watch. Single women could participate in their own games called the Heraea. These games were dedicated to the goddess Hera. In Greek mythology Hera was the wife of Zeus. These games were discontinued when the Romans conquered Greece. Christianity became the religion of the empire, and the Olympics were seen as a pagan festival. The Olympics were ________.
Ashielded Bchallenged
Cestablished Dabandoned

Answer 1

D — abandoned.

Explanation: The passage says the games were discontinued when Romans conquered Greece and Christianity saw them as a pagan festival, so the Olympics were abandoned.