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Was the Olympic games were a contribution of the ancient Greeks?
Yes, they were. The first Olympic Games were held by the Greeks in Olymia in 776BC.
What ancient people held the first Olympic games?
The Greeks.
Where were the olympic games held for the Greeks?
In Olympia (hence the name).
Why was the first Olympics held?
The Greeks were know for sport so they started the Olympic games
What was the main reason the Greeks held the olympic games?
To honor the Greek god Zeus
What was the main reason Greeks held the olympic games?
To honor the Greek god Zeus
In what year were the Olympics first held?
The ancient Greeks believed that the first Olympic games were held in 776BC. Modern historians think that the games began long before this, although they are not exactly sure when.The modern Olympics were restarted in 1896 at Athens.18961896.1896The first ever Olympic games was held in Greece in 776 BC.The first 'modern' Olympics were in 1896they were held in 607bc
What is the Sacred place where the Greeks held athletic contests every four years?
The ancient games were held on the plain of Olympia in Peloponnesos, Greece.
The anceient games began as a part of a religious festival in honor of?
The ancient Olympic games were held in honor of the Greeks' chief god, Zeus. They were held at Olympia - hence the name Olympics.
Why were the Olympic games given there name?
As far as I know it is because they were started by the ancient Greeks and they were held on Mount Olympia.
How long were the ancient games held for?
A week.
Where were the first Olympic games held and how long ago were they?
it was held in greece in Olympia
