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The first Olympic games were held in Greece as a way to bring people together and show who was better. This was so the people who won could have bragging rights without having countries go to war and kill each other.

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Because they searched for excellence of every type.

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The Ancient Greeks held their Olympic Games to honor the God of Gods, Zeus

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In honar of their great gods.

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Did the ancient greeks stop war and fighting to hold the olympic games?

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Who created the Ancient Olympic games?

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