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How often are the Olympics held?
Every 4 years
What running event was the only event in the Olympic games at one point?
The sprinting event
Who invented a form of Boxing?
Theseus
True or False all the games in Ancient Greek Olympics are still played today?
True
Why were they called the Olympics?
Because they were in Olympia
How many years ago were the Olympics created by the Greeks?
3,000 years ago
What were the running tracks made of?
Sand
How did you win a boxing match?
The other person died
What did long jumpers hold in their hands?
Halters or weights
What was the sprinting event called?
The Stadion
When were the Olympics Revived?
In 1896
How did they mark the start and finish in the beginning and the end of the era?
They first used to draw the lines but then they switched to using cobblestone slabs.
How did some Greeks use gloves to their advantage?
They would wear spiked gloves or wrappings
How was Shot Put founded?
Ancient Greeks threw stones as a sport
Where can you trace the modern form of Shot Put to?
Highland Games in Scotland
Between what months were the Olympics held?
August and September
What 2 ways did they start the race to ensure no runner was ahead of the other to start?
Some places used slabs with grooves that the runner would place their foot into others had a metal bar that fell down when the race started.
What were the rules enforced by?
Whips
What 4 things could a discus disc be made of?
Bronze, Iron, Stone, or Lead
What SPECIFIC dates were the games held between?
August 6th and September 19th
During what festival were the Olympics held?
During a religious festival honoring Zeus called the Olympic games
How did the race help prepare Greek men?
It helped them build stamina and prepare them for their military services.
What were you NOT allowed to have.
NO holding, No time limit, No rounds, and No weight class.
What was Javelin Throwing inspired by?
Hunting and War