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Ancient Olympics
Ancient Olympics were a series of competitions held in Ancient Greece to honor Zeus. Its exact origins were shrouded in legends and myths, but records showed that events began in 776 BC in Greece.
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What are the rules of Diaulos?
The rules of Diaulos are comparable to the rules for the modern 400 meter dash. Diaulos was a race that became a first addition to the Olympic program during the 14th century.
The kotinos is an olive branch intertwined to form a circle awarded to Olymic Games victors.
What culture influenced the modern civilization?
Indus valley culturebecause they plan stuff like us also
If the olympics never canceled how many ancient olympic games would have been held?
Divide the years between now and 776 BCE by 4 and you get your answer.
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Who was the first man to win the Ancient greek Olympics?
Bob bloggs the referee of the volley ball gall who actually is your father.
What is the prize for a winner of an Olympic event win?
A gold, bronze or Silver medal.
The U.S. Olympic Committee awards gold-medalists $25,000, silver-medalists $15,000 and bronze-medalists $10,000.
Where and how often did the games take place?
Every 4 years at Olympia in Elis in southern Greece at the temple of Zeus in his honour.
The Olympics were not the only famous ancient athletic games held in Greece?
No, other cities vied for the financial and other benefits - the Nemean Games, Isthmean Games etc.
Which ancient contest included discus javelin long jump and wrestling?
The ancient contests that included discus, javelin, long jump, and wrestling were the games celebrating periodic religious festivals.
These sports were included in the religious games - there were several such games - eg the Isthmian Games, the Pythian Games, the Olympic Games.
Why were the Romans eventually able to conquer ancient Greece?
The Romans were very good at implementing technologies from neighboring cultures. They were mostly farmers in the beginning, making them a healthy and strong stock. Their aggresive culture, coupled with their strength and technological superiority made them a powerful force. They worked hard to conquer Italy, but when it was time for them to expand, there were no other powers in the world with the resources or military might nearby to defeat them. Once they defeated Carthage, there was no nation nearby or anywhere else in sight that could beat them for a long time. They used their superiority to beat nation after nation in a domino effect. That's why, in my opinion. Some believe it is because of their brutality (they wiped out and enslaved entire peoples without opposition), some believe that the Romans were just more intelligent (not true; their cultural intelligence came from Greece, who didn't amount to much internationally). I hope I helped.
How serious was the Olympics in ancient Greece?
Ancient Greeks were very serious about the Olympics that even when they are in the middle of a war,they will actually stop what there doing and go and play in the Olympics!
What countries competed in the Olympics in ancient Greece?
It is unsure of exactly all the city states who participated, but here are a few:
Rhodes, Croton, Sparta, Elis, Krannon (also known as Thessaly), Smyrna, Sybaris,
Syrecuse, Heraia (also known as Arkadia), and Thebes.
Why were the ancient olympic games held?
The games were part of the Greeks way of worshiping Zeus.
A celebration to honour the god Zeus.
A celebration in honour of the god Zeus.
To honour the god Zeus.
Who competed in the ancient Olympics?
Athletes from the various Greek city states. Only the men could compete because they were considered strong and powerful and the women were considered an offense to Zues.
Why did ancient Greece stop war for the Olympics?
The Greeks highly valued physical perfection and and athletic prowess. These games were of supreme importance to them. With the "Olympic Truce," established in the 9th century, the Greeks began a sacred tradition of peace before, during, and after the Olympic games so that spectators could travel safely to and from events, and the games would not be interrupted. Even legal disputes were banished.
In 1996 attempts began to revive this tradition.
For a more complete discussion of the Olympic Truce and the importance of the Olympic games in ancient Greek culture, please refer to the links below:
What was the rule about sportsmanship in the ancient Olympia games?
The athletes in Greece were actually treated like royalty
