The Olympics in Ancient Greece
The Modern Olympic Games
Modern and Ancient Olympic Games
Influences From Ancient Greece
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2700 years ago
When was the first Olympic Games held?
100
There are now winter games in addition to the original, summer games.
Which seasons are modern Olympic games held?
100
Winners receive medals.
What do modern athletes win?
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A Direct Democracy
Which government is run directly by its people?
200
The Olympic Games were held every four years.
How often were the Olympic Games held?
200
Every four years
How often were the Ancient and Modern games held?
200
Some athletes train their whole lives to compete in the Olympics.
How long do some athletes train for the Olympics?
200
Laws
What is a rule that governments make for all people in a city, state, or country to follow?
300
The god Zeus
Who was honored by the Olympic Games?
300
Olympic athletes still run races, box, wrestle, and throw the discus and javelin.
Which games were played during the Ancient Olympics and the Modern Olympics?
300
The 1996 Olympics was held in Atlanta, Georgia
Where was the 1996 Olympics held?
300
An Agora
What is an outside marketplace near a Greek temple?
400
Wars were stopped by the Olympic games.
What was stopped by the Olympic games?
400
Basketball, cycling, skiing, and ice hockey are modern Olympic games.
What are some modern Olympic games?
400
Women did not compete in the Ancient Olympics.
Who did not compete in the Ancient Olympics?
400
a representative democracy
How do the people vote for, or elect a group of leaders?
500
Wreaths made from olive leaves
What did the winners of the Olympic Games receive?
500
Men and women compete in the games.
Who can compete in modern Olympic Games?
500
A short sprint
What was the first sport in the Ancient Olympics?
500
a representative democracy
How do we vote for the president and members of the Congress?
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