they used boxing not as a sport but as a weapon and they used it to fight other people. it wasn't a game back then.
During the time of Cleopatra there were many sports which could be the ancestors of todays sports. There were races and various demonstrations of horseman'''ship.''' Ball games were very popular and the Egyptians even had a version of what could be described as field hockey. There are tomb paintings showing them playing a game with a stick (hockey?) and a ball.
yes... yes it is
Ancient Greek culture was very different from today's culture. For example, the Greeks would take slaves, which is not very widespread in today's western culture.
they are not similar at all
discus and the javelin discus and the javelin
The ancient Greek Olympic Games, like today's Olympics, celebrated athletic excellence and fostered a sense of unity among competing city-states. Both featured a variety of sports, including running, wrestling, and boxing, and emphasized the importance of physical fitness and competition. Additionally, both events were held in a festive atmosphere, attracting spectators and honoring victors with prizes and accolades. However, while ancient games were primarily religious festivals held in honor of Zeus, modern Olympics emphasize global participation and sportsmanship.
Ancient Greeks gave their citizens a right to vote.
Gladiator sandals were very poopular in summer of 2010!
You have to mostly think about it
well, I know that the sports they played in Greece influenced todays Olympics.
Nowadays it is DCCXLVIII but the ancient Romans probably wrote it out differently to todays notation.
olympics. architecture. politics( senate)