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The ancient Olympics began as entertainment for Ancient Greeks. When The Roman Empire captured Greece, they included the entire Roman Empire. Only men participated in The Olympics; however, women participated in local athletic events. Women just did not ride all over the countryside.
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What are the five ancient games that were played?
What were the five ANCIENT games that were played in the olympics in 2010
How was running played in the ancient Olympics?
long jump
Which events played a part in the early Ancient Olympics?
discus
What is the oldest running event of the ancient olympics?
There was only on running event played in the Ancient Olympics, the short sprint from one side of the stadium to the other.
What were the games played in the women's Olympics of ancient Greece?
There weren't any
How often were the ancient Greeks Olympics played?
Every four years
What is 'modern day Olympics'?
The Olympic Games that have been played since 1896 are called the 'modern Olympics'. The Olympics started in 776 BC in Greece. If you hear the term 'Ancient Olympics', that means the Olympics that were played long, long ago.
What games were played during the ancient Greek Olympics?
Athletic and equestrian sports.
Why did they think it was offensive to Zeus if women played in the ancient Greek Olympics?
zeus was man
What games were played in ancient Olympics games?
Pankration, Decathlon, Chariot Racing, Wrestling,
What did they wear in running in the Ancient Olympics?
In the Ancient Olympics the competitors were nude.
