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Did the colseum in Athens have anything to do with ancient Greek olympic games?
In ancient Greece Olympia was the venue for the games which took their name after this city: The Olympic games. They were not in Athens. The modern Olympic Games are different.
What was another name for the Olympic games in ancient Greece?
The Olympic games in ancient Greece were originally named after the location of the games which was Olympia. Because of this the games were originally called the Olympiads.
Where was the ancient olymipic games located?
I believe this was in Olympia, hence the name 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'.
What was the name of the main amphitheatre used at the ancient olympic games?
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What was the name of the building that the ancient Olympic Games held in Olympia?
Temple of Zeus.
Why were the ancient Olympic games held at Athens?
They weren't. They were held at Olympia, hence the name.
What is the name of the frenchman who was so impressed by the sportmanship in the british schools in the ancient olympic games?
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This word starts with a G It is the name of the country where the Olympic Games began in ancient times what is it?
Greece
How many different sports can you name which took place at the ancient olympic games?
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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.
How did the Olympics get its name?
The original Olympic games were competitions held between athletes from the city-states of ancient Greece. The first competition was held in Olympia, Greece in 776 BC. The Olympic Games get their name from Mt. Olympus in Greece, the country that began the games, probably in 776 BC. Mt. Olympus was the home of the ancient Greek gods, in whose honor the games were performed every four years.
What was the name of the first olympic game in 776 bc?
The ancient olympic game.
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 does the l in Olympics mean?
The name "Olympics" is not an acronym, so there is no particular significance to each letter. It comes from the name Olympia, the sanctuary where the ancient Olympic games were held.
What the name name of the ancient olympic stadium?
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Why do you use the name Olympics and what does it mean?
The first Olympic Games were held in Olympia (southwest of the Balkans) in ancient Greece in 776BC. The sport events got their name from the place where they originated from.
The anceient games began as a part of a religious festival in honor of?
The ancient Olympic games were held in honor of the Greeks' chief god, Zeus. They were held at Olympia - hence the name Olympics.
Is olympic a proper noun?
No, the word 'Olympic' is a proper adjective, derived from the proper nouns Olympia and Olympics; a word used to describe a noun as of or from the Olympia (the site of the ancient Olympic games or the capital of the US state of Washington) and the short name for the modern Olympic Games. A proper adjective is always capitalized.When used as the as a name or title, that name or title is a proper noun; for example Olympic Games (the international sports competition) or Olympic Peninsula (in Washington state). A proper noun is always capitalized.
What is the specific name of Olympic symbol in English?
Olympic games
Is Olympic games is a proper or common noun?
The compound noun "Olympic Games" is a proper noun, the name of a specific sports competition held every four years in different participating countries.The Olympic Games are sometimes called the Olympics, also a proper noun.The word "Olympic" is a proper adjective derived from the proper noun "Olympia", the name of the region of ancient Greece where the Olympic Games originated.A proper noun and a proper adjective are always capitalized.
History of gymnastic?
in 776 BC the Greeks held the first olyimpic games. the Olympic games then went for 1,000 years. the name of the sport is "gymnastics" is derived from the ancient greek work "gymos"
Why are the Olympics called the Olympics?
The original Olympic games were competitions held between athletes from the city-states of ancient Greece. The first competition was held in Olympia, Greece in 776 BC. The Olympic Games get their name from Mt. Olympus (which is quite far from the plains of Olympia). Mt. Olympus was the home of the ancient Greek gods, in whose honor the games were performed every four years.
What is the Chinese name for olympic games?
olympic games = 奥运会 (ao4 yun4 hui4)
What prizes did the winners of the ancient olympic games receive?
The prize was the crown of olive leaves cut from the sacred tree at Olympia. There were no medals. Only the winner's name was recorded.
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