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Why were the Olympic games given there name?

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∙ 2009-03-19 18:13:51

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As far as I know it is because they were started by the ancient Greeks and they were held on Mount Olympia.

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Why were the Olympic games given that particular name?

Well, the Olympic games started in Greece. The Greeks believed that their gods roamed on Mount Olympus. So that is where the name comes from.

What is the name given to the 4 year period between Olympic games?

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What is the name given to the place where the athletes live during the Olympic Games?

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What is the name given to the olympic flame bearer?

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What is the specific name of Olympic symbol in English?

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Why were the Olympic games given that name?

Because the first games were recorded in 776BC at Olymipa in GreeceThe First games were held on mount Olympia in greek in the AD times

What awards were given to athletes at the first olympic games and what awards are given today?

the first olympic "medals" was a branch of olive leafs

What medals are given in the Olympic Games?

gold silver and bronze,

What was given to the winners of ancient olympic games?

A head wreath.

What is the Chinese name for olympic games?

olympic games = 奥运会 (ao4 yun4 hui4)

What is the name of Olympic Games for physically disabled?

The Paralympic Games

What valuable items were given at the 1900 olympic games at Paris?

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