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Why do the winter Olympic games happen?
The Olympics are modeled after the ancient Greek Olympics which were a competition between Greek city-states. The Winter Olympics happen now to have snow and ice sports in the Olympics.
What games did the first spectators see at the ancient Greek Olympics?
The 200 metre race.
How old did they have to be to take part in the ancient Olympics?
You had to be 7 or older to compete in the Ancient Greek Olympic games
Who was allowed to participate in Ancient Roman Olympic Games?
Men were allowed to enter the Olympics but, young boys were also allowed, this was not determined by age but if the boy was bearded or not so their was no cheating. Women were also allowed in the case that they owned a horse that was being used; as long as it was a man. Other than that it was strictly boys and men. -Seamus There were no ancient Roman Olympics, there were the Gladiatorial sports and funeral games but no Olympics. The ancient Greeks held the Olympics which was called the Olympiad. Next time please check your facts before you spout random nonsense.
What were the 3 other major competitions than the ancient athletic games for the ancient Olympics?
they are around us every day... wrestling is a game that was held in greek Olympics
How long were the pools in the ancient Olympics?
Answer: The ancient greek games did not have events that had to do with swimming.
Who was the ancient Olympics games held for?
The greek god Zeus
Where there any mascots in the ancient Greek Olympics games?
YES
Was Poseidon a part of the Ancient Olympics?
Poseidon was partly related to the Ancient Greek Olympics. The Isthmian Games were sacred to Poseidon and Palaimon. These games were 1 year before and 1 year after the olympics. The games consisted main event was horse racing due to Poseidon being believed to be the creator of horses. As well as this, musical contests also took place.
What games were played during the ancient Greek Olympics?
Athletic and equestrian sports.
Why do the winter Olympic games happen?
The Olympics are modeled after the ancient Greek Olympics which were a competition between Greek city-states. The Winter Olympics happen now to have snow and ice sports in the Olympics.
What games did the first spectators see at the ancient Greek Olympics?
The 200 metre race.
How old did they have to be to take part in the ancient Olympics?
You had to be 7 or older to compete in the Ancient Greek Olympic games
Can you have a list on the ancient rome Olympics?
No, there's no records or listings of the ancient Rome Olympics because ancient Rome never had the ancient Olympics. The Olympic games were Greek events. The emperor Nero tried to establish Olympic type games called the Neronia, but they soon fizzled out.
Who was allowed to participate in Ancient Roman Olympic Games?
Men were allowed to enter the Olympics but, young boys were also allowed, this was not determined by age but if the boy was bearded or not so their was no cheating. Women were also allowed in the case that they owned a horse that was being used; as long as it was a man. Other than that it was strictly boys and men. -Seamus There were no ancient Roman Olympics, there were the Gladiatorial sports and funeral games but no Olympics. The ancient Greeks held the Olympics which was called the Olympiad. Next time please check your facts before you spout random nonsense.
Who were the ancient Olympics dedicated to?
They were dedicated to the Greek king of the gods, Zeus.
What were the 3 other major competitions than the ancient athletic games for the ancient Olympics?
they are around us every day... wrestling is a game that was held in greek Olympics
