The Centerpiece
What Award was given to the winner of an event at the panhellenic games
The Olive Wreath
Their country (Ex: Sparta, Athens)
Bronze Statues
What was the main purpose of the musical/artistic competitions?
To Honor The Gods
Most Violent event at the Ancient Olympics
Combat Sports, or "No Holds Barred" matches.
At what recent Olympics (relatively) was the Olive wreath reintroduced?
2004 in Athens
What were the olympics apart of?
The Panhellenic games
What did athletes wear while running
Nothing
What was the least competitive part of the Olympics?
The artistic competitions.
How did Athletes surrender in combat sports
Raising one index finger
What is one thing the centerpiece resembles
victory, honor, or peace.
What was put on hold to allow all Athletes to attend the games safely?
War
What shape was the track, (Hint its not an Oval)
Rectangle
The Lyre
How were athletes chosen to see who they would fight against
Random selcetion
Alternative Name for the centerpiece
Kotinos
How long did the ancient Olympics last, like the entirety of one single Olympic games.
5 days
How Many feet was the track in the Ancient Games
600ft
How were the competitions judged?
Panel Experts
How many horses were on the The tethrippon
4 Horses
Why was the centerpiece selected as the ultimate prize
Its connection to Zeus and the Gods along with the symbolic value.
What exact year did the Olympics begin
776 BC
What is the oldest event at the Olympic Games, involves running
The Stadion
What did these competitions play alongside?
The athletic events
What was the most prestigious event
Equestrian events