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There is no specific date for the Greeks' discovery of chariot racing. However the sport itself has been traced back to the fourteenth to twelfth centuries BC during the Minoan and the Mycenaean cultures. The pre-classical Greeks picked it up from them.
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What is the difference between ancient greek Olympics and the Olympics now?
we dont have horse and chariot racing
Did the ancient Greek Olympic games contain all of these foot racing wrestling chariot racing running discus long jump and javalin throw yes or no?
yes, they did
What is the name of the greek stadia for horse and chariot racing?
Olympus.
What is the equivalent of the Hippodrome?
Hippodrome, ancient Greek stadium designed for horse racing and especially chariot racing. Its Roman counterpart was called a circus and is best represented by the Circus Maximus (q.v.).
What is an equestrian event that took place in the Greek Olympics?
Chariot racing, from 600 BC.
What kind of sport did greek people play in Greece?
The ancient Greeks invented the Olympics. The early olympics included boxing, chariot racing, discuss, javelin, running, and wrestling.
What is the meaning of hippodrome?
An open-air stadium in ancient Greece or Rome with an oval track that was used for horse or chariot racing. The word derives from the Greek hippo = horse dromos = passageway.
What sports were played in the greek Olympics?
wrestling, boxing, long jump, javelin, discus, chariot racing
What is chariot racing?
Chariot racing is an old Greek,Roman sport that was created for entertainment chariot race is one driver pulled by horse. The racers race in circles in the Circus maximus (building they were normally held in)These races are dangerous for both the horse and driver!
How much did an ancient greek chariot cost to buy?
There were no cars in ancient times in Greece.
List 5 event that were in the first ancient Olympic games?
The ancient Greek Olympic sports were mostly throwing events like javlin. They also had running and long jump and high jump.
4 List 5ways the Modern Olympic Games differ from the Ancient Olympic games?
Well, firstly, they were nude in the Ancient, there were no medals (different prizes), their was completely different sports (chariot racing), only Greek cities took part, not countries, and only men were allowed to take part.
