What was the only event at the first Olympic Games?
Short sprint from one end of the stadium to the other.
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How many people could the stadium hold?
50 000
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What were winners given as rewards at the Olympic Games?
a wreath of leaves.
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What is the "Race For Hoptiles?"
A running race in which the men would wear battle armour.
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When was the stadium originally built?
566 BCE
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Who were the Olympic Games held in honour of?
Zeus
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Greek women did not go in for events unless they were _________?
SPARTAN!!!!!
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Where was the stadium located?
Olympia
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Why were the Olympics suppressed?
Theodosius was christian and didn't approve of any other religion, therefore ending the Olympics in view of the fact it was a religious greek festival.
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What did athletes wear during their events?
Nothing!
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How many updates did the Stadium receive?
2!
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What is the "sacred truce?"
Peace between the greek city-states lasting one month before the games began.