I'm sitting in summer school & it asked me that question & I gussed it was to entertain Greek familes. Any better answers ? k,bro c:
To honor the Greek god Zeus
To honor the Greek god Zeus
Yes, they were. The first Olympic Games were held by the Greeks in Olymia in 776BC.
In Olympia (hence the name).
The Greeks.
The Greeks were know for sport so they started the Olympic games
The Ancient Greeks held the games at Olympus, Greece, thus giving the name 'The Olympic Games'. In 1894, Pierre de Coubertin wanted to continue the Olympics, and named these modern Olympics the 'Modern Olympic Games'.
The Greeks started the Olympic games. Not sure who's personal Idea it was or the exact date the 1st games were held but I do know it was around 700 B.C.
As far as I know it is because they were started by the ancient Greeks and they were held on Mount Olympia.
The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.The Olympic Games have never been held in Northern Ireland.
the Olympic games were held in Melbourne Australia
the olympic games were held for the God Zues.