Athenians and Spartans
Which Spartan won gold medals in Pentathlon?
Xeuxidamas
Who won the first single footrace?
Corobus
How soon before the games did they arrive before the games?
A month
Who was the honoring goddess?
Hera
What year did the Ancient Olympics end?
393 AD
What branch of military was each focused on?
Athenians was Navy and Spartans were Army
When did the Ancient Olympics begin?
776 BCE
What statue would the oaths be taken at?
Statue of Zeus
Who participated in the Heraean Games?
Girls approaching puberty and
What happened to the Stadiums?
Destroyed by Theodosius II (Romans) and fell to ruin
Which culture valued women more?
Spartans
Who were the games in honor of?
Zeus
What animal would they sacrifice?
Oxen
Who was the first woman to win the chariot race?
Cynisca of Sparta
What is the oldest standing Greek Doric Temple today?
Temple of Hera at Olympia