What were the special events in ancient Greece?

Answer 1

The city-state of Elis in southern Greece began the games at Olympia in its territory as part of a midsummer religious festival to honour Zeus, reputedly from 776 BCE. The early games consisted solely of a foot race of about 200 metres, but later expanded progressively to a much wider range of sports, some of them very brutal. When the Games grew in popularity in the Greek world and attracted entrants and audiences from far and wide, a truce was called in the incessant wars between the city-states for the period of the games, and in some cases brought on negotiated peace.

Answer 2

The Olympic games were held at Olympia in southern Greece at the temple of Zeus as a religious ceremony honouring the god. The first time there was only one event - a 200m sprint. This was expanded to include all-in Wrestling, javelin, discus, Chariot Racing etc etc as the olympiads progressed.

Answer 3

The athletic events held at various games by the ancient Greeks were originally a form of military training. The various running and field events are best understood by taking a look at the modern day olympic events. There were sprint and long distance track events held along with boxing and wrestling contests.

Answer 4

• javelin
• discus
• jump
• running
• wrestling
• boxing
• chariot racing

Answer 5

Their internal wars, invasions, alliances, truces for isolastic games, political changes.

Answer 6

the Olympics was one.

Answer 7

the Olympics