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To honor the Greek god Zeus
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What was the main reason the Greeks held the olympic games?
To honor the Greek god Zeus
Was the Olympic games were a contribution of the ancient Greeks?
Yes, they were. The first Olympic Games were held by the Greeks in Olymia in 776BC.
What ancient people held the first Olympic games?
The Greeks.
Where were the olympic games held for the Greeks?
In Olympia (hence the name).
Why was the first Olympics held?
The Greeks were know for sport so they started the Olympic games
Who named the Olympic games the Olympic games?
The Ancient Greeks held the games at Olympus, Greece, thus giving the name 'The Olympic Games'. In 1894, Pierre de Coubertin wanted to continue the Olympics, and named these modern Olympics the 'Modern Olympic Games'.
The Olympic Games were founded by whom and when?
The Greeks started the Olympic games. Not sure who's personal Idea it was or the exact date the 1st games were held but I do know it was around 700 B.C.
Why were the Olympic games given there name?
As far as I know it is because they were started by the ancient Greeks and they were held on Mount Olympia.
Why was the main reason the Greeks held the Olympic games?
I'm sitting in summer school & it asked me that question & I gussed it was to entertain Greek familes. Any better answers ? k,bro c:
How many times have Northern Ireland held the Olympics?
The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.
Where was the 1956 Olympic games held?
the Olympic games were held in Melbourne Australia
Why were the Olympic games held in ancient?
the olympic games were held for the God Zues.
