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Because the people of Ancient Greece wanted to honour the Greek god Zeus, king of the gods.

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Q: Why did ancient Greece event the Olympics?
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What was in ancient Greece?

The Olympics were invented in Ancient Greece


Why is Greece first in the Olympics?

Greece is first in the Olympics because Greece is where the Olympics started in ancient times.


Where were the first original olympic games held in ancient times?

They were held in Olympia, ancient Greece, hence the name for the event, The Olympics. This is also why Greece held the first modern Olympics, why their athletes always come out first in the parade, and why the national anthem of Greece is played at all closing ceremonies.


What is the connection Ancient Greece and the Olympics?

The Olympics is an Ancient Greek festival.


Who won the first Ancient Greece Olympic Games?

The victor of the sprint race, which was the only event in the first Olympics.


What are the main events in the Olympics in Greece?

The ancient Greek Olympics was a three day event. The games included, running, long jump, boxing, and javelin throwing.


What Greece event is not part of your Olympics?

skating was not part of acient greece olympic event


Do people in ancient Greece receive a medal if they win an event in the Olympics?

No, that is a modern invention. They got a wreath of Laural leaves.


In what country did the Ancient Olympics began?

In Ancient Greece.


Where did the ancient Olympics happen?

in greece


Where did the Olympics come from?

Ancient Greece


What were the ancient Olympics held in?

Answer: Greece