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What events took place in in the Greek Olympics games and who took part?
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Why did they hold the Olympics in the first place?
The games were started because to honor the Greek god Zeus.
Where did the equestrian events in the ancient Olympics take place?
In the stadium.
How were the Olympic Games linked to Ancient Greek religion?
Because the Olympics started in Greece which is where Zeus and other mythical stories took place.
Were the Olympics in 2010 the Summer Olympics?
No. In 2010, it was the Olympic Winter Games. They were held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Summer Olympics were in 2008, taking place in Beijing, China. Both the Winter and Summer Olympic Games are held every four years. The Summer Olympics again took place in 2012 and the Winter Games in 2014.
Who participated in the ancient Olympics?
Free men from all over the Greek world would participate. These were usually wealthier people, as the games took place during the Greek harvest, so peasants could rarely afford to compete.
How many events are taking place at this Olympic Games?
300 events take place in the olympics
How many events take place altogether in Olympics?
42 games
Were the ancient Greek Olympics held at a temple?
They were held outside of them and in front of them on fields where the events took place.
Does the word Olympics comes from a greek word?
Yes the word Olympics comes from the Greek as a reference to Mt. Olympus, where the Ancient games were held in honor of the Greek Gods.. I have to make a correction here. The word Olympics comes from the greek word Olympia, the place in Peloponnese, where the Ancient games were held in honor of the gods. Mt Olympus is the place where the greek gods where living, their residence in other words.
Why did they hold the Olympics in the first place?
The games were started because to honor the Greek god Zeus.
How many events taking place in London Olympics 2012?
there are 32 events at the 2012 olympics.
What events are taking place in the Olympics 2012?
The summer events!
Name two sporting events that took place at the olympic games in ancient Greece?
boxing and discus were two of the nine events that took place during the ancient Greece Olympics.
What countries taking part in the Olympics?
Any country can participate in both the Summer and Winter Olympics. There are qualifying events that take place to determine who can participate in the games.
Did the Olympics ever take place in the colosseum?
Olympics is Greek. Colosseum is Roman.
How many sport events are taking place in the Olympics?
302 Events in all.
Where and when did the original Olympics take place?
hi, the original olympics took place in greek olympia. hope i helped.
