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The stade race, a race of approximately 200 meters, was the only event competed at the first Olympics in 776 BC. Wrestling and pentathlon were added in 708 BC. The five events of the ancient pentathlon were wrestling, discus, javelin, running, and jumping. Boxing was added in 688 BC and Chariot Racing was added in 680 BC.
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Name three ways that the ancient Olympics were different from the modern games?
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Name three ways that the ancient Olympics are different from the modern games?
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Where was the Ancient Greece Olympics held?
Olympia, hence the name 'Olympics'
Where exactly were the Olympics held in ancient Olympics?
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What fight events are there in the ancient greek Olympics?
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Name 4 sports in the Olympics?
Swimming is one.
What fighting events are there in ancient greek Olympics?
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What is the name of the god you most associate with the Olympics?
For the ancient Olympics any of the ancient Greek gods, particularly Zeus. For modern Olympics whichever is the god of your belief system.
Which were the special days for sports and religion in Ancient Greece?
Umm, the Olympics? The sporting events to show physical excellence, which was considered by Greeks to be the closest you could get to being a god. The gods lived on Mt. Olympus, hence the name: Olympics.
Where Was the ancient greek Olympics held in?
It is held on mount olympus in a masive stadium hence the name olympics.
What is the name of the city that is the cpital of Washington?
Olympia is the name of the city that is the capital of Washington. It has the same name as an Ancient Greek city which hosted the Ancient Olympics.
What are five top similarities between ancient and modern Olympics?
Similarities 1. Held every four years 2. There are many of the same events 3. They compete Differences 1. Only men could compete in ancient Olympics 2. Ancient Olympics were held to honor the ancient Greek god, Zeus 3. They didn't have ice skating, bobsledding, or the luge in ancient Olympics 4. In the ancient Olympics the men had to compete nude
