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Well, the Greeks loved competitions. So they made up a game called the Olympics, which modernized to the sports we have today. The Olympics were not the only competition in Ancient Greece, but the most popular.

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Who respected the ancient Olympics?

The Greeks.


What do the ancient Egypt have to do with Olympics?

To be frank, they had nothing to do with the Olympics, which were created by the Greeks.


Why did ancient Greeks have the Olympics?

Originally the reason the Greeks founded the Olympics was to have a "family reunion". At the time, Ancient Greeks were scattered from Spain to North Africa, and from Ionia to Italy. This was a way to unite themselves every 4 years. Eventually it turned into a "which colony is the best" competition, and the model that we have today.


What are two similarities between modern U.S and ancient Greece?

We both have the Olympics (Ancient Greeks made it)We both have democracy (Ancient Greeks made this as well)


Who created the of the Olympics?

The ancient Greeks, traditionally dated 776 BCE, held in the territory and sponsorship of the city of Elea.

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Where do ancient Greeks play Olympics?

The ancient Greeks held the Olympics in Athens, Greece. Nowadays, I don't know.


Who began the Olympics?

The ancient Greeks.


Who watched the ancient Olympics?

Greeks


Who respected the ancient Olympics?

The Greeks.


Who watched the ancient Greece Olympics?

Greeks


Where the ancient Olympics took place?

Greeks


What game invented by the ancient Greeks?

the olympics.


What ancient people started the Olympics?

The Greeks


What do the ancient Egypt have to do with Olympics?

To be frank, they had nothing to do with the Olympics, which were created by the Greeks.


What day did the Greeks not play Olympics?

The third day in the olympics was when the ancient Greeks didn't play any contests


Who came up with the idea of the ancient Olympics?

the greeks


What civilization developed the Olympics?

the ancient Greeks, in Athens