ancient olympics

2. Why did the Greeks begin the
Olympics?
The Greeks invented the
Olympics to please their
gods,
especially Zeus.

3. Who competed in olympics?
• Only men joined the olympics.
• There were no women.

4. Why was the Olympics in
Olympia - Athens?
• Olympia was one of the oldest religious
centers in the ancient Greek world.
Ancient Greeks honored their gods,
there.

5. What type of events were
there?
- Stadium Racing (running)
– Long distance Race
– Pentathlon
- Wrestling
– Boxing
- Horse
racing
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6. What did you receive if you won the
events?
If you won the Olympics, you
would receive olive branch.It isn’t
about money but about honour.

7. When did the games begin?
• The Olympics began in 776 B.C .

8. When did the Olympics
end?
• The games ended in 391 A.D by Emperor
Theodosius