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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.
Did gladiators have competitions to fight?
Every fight that a gladiator was in was a competition--a competition to stay alive or at least unhurt.
What did the Greeks hold every year to honor the gods?
the Olympics
What did the Greeks believe about the sun?
The ancient Greeks believed that every day, Apollo, the god of the sun, would ride a chariot a across the sky, pulling the sun behind him.
Why did the ancient Greeks hold the Olympian Games?
The ancient Greeks would hold the Olympic games to honor Zeus. They would come together every four years to honor him.
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.
Were did they invent wind power?
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Why did the ancient greek 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 was Apollo's importance to the Greeks?
He brought out the sun every day. He pulled it out. That is what the Greeks believe in.
What do Greeks do every year?
They go to a meeting ~
Leap year occurs every how many years?
leap year occurs every 4th year
Did the Greeks have a story about how the gods die?
No, Greeks believed that their gods were immortal, as every people believe for their god.
Why did the Greeks agree every four years to stop fighting?
The Greeks stopped fighting every four years for the Olympics because the Olympics honored the gods.
Did gladiators have competitions to fight?
Every fight that a gladiator was in was a competition--a competition to stay alive or at least unhurt.
What is another word for healthy competition?
'Life' - is the word that best represents healthy competition in every society.
How often would Greeks vote?
Every 4 years
What did the Greeks hold every year to honor the gods?
the Olympics
