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What sport competition did the Greeks invent that still occurs every four years?
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Why did ancient Greeks have the Olympics?
Originally the reason the Greeks founded the Olympics was to have a "family reunion". At the time, Ancient Greeks were scattered from Spain to North Africa, and from Ionia to Italy. This was a way to unite themselves every 4 years. Eventually it turned into a "which colony is the best" competition, and the model that we have today.
What did the Greeks hold every year to honor the gods?
the Olympics
Why did the Greeks agree every for you to stop fighting for any grief period?
The Greeks stopped fighting every four years for the Olympics because the Olympics honored the gods.
What are two ways ancient Greeks honored their gods?
~Every 4 years the Greeks had the Olympic Games in honor of Zues and the other gods and goddesses. ~Athens was named after Athena, goddess of wisdom and war.
Was China the country who invented guns?
Yes they did invent guns as you know almost every single thin is made from china.
Why did ancient Greeks have the Olympics?
Originally the reason the Greeks founded the Olympics was to have a "family reunion". At the time, Ancient Greeks were scattered from Spain to North Africa, and from Ionia to Italy. This was a way to unite themselves every 4 years. Eventually it turned into a "which colony is the best" competition, and the model that we have today.
Why did the ancient greek Olympics?
Originally the reason the Greeks founded the Olympics was to have a "family reunion". At the time, Ancient Greeks were scattered from Spain to North Africa, and from Ionia to Italy. This was a way to unite themselves every 4 years. Eventually it turned into a "which colony is the best" competition, and the model that we have today.
Were did they invent wind power?
EVERY WERE
What was Apollo's importance to the Greeks?
He brought out the sun every day. He pulled it out. That is what the Greeks believe in.
What do Greeks do every year?
They go to a meeting ~
What is the word for something that occurs twice a year?
Quinquennial = something that happens every 5 years. Lustral = also something that happens every 5 years or we could invent: semi-Decennial: where semi is half and Deccennial happens every 10 years.
Did the Greeks have a story about how the gods die?
No, Greeks believed that their gods were immortal, as every people believe for their god.
How often would Greeks vote?
Every 4 years
What did the Greeks hold every year to honor the gods?
the Olympics
Are Greeks and Italians similar?
No more similar than every Italian is to every other Italian.
Who were the ancestors of modern day Greeks?
The Ancestors of modern Greeks are the Ancient Greeks. Some Greeks however, have got mixed ancestory as with every country, but on the whole, according to DNA testing as recent as 2012, about 90% of modern Greeks have the same DNA as that of the Ancient Greeks and are therefore descendants of the Ancient Greeks.
Did Einstein invent the cookie?
No you loser every one knows Washington did
