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Were Women allowed to compete in the Olympics?

No, free men were allowed.


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What did athletes wear during the games?

No Clothes

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When were the modern Olympics last in greece?

2004

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Why are the modern Olympics every 4 years?






The Olympic Games are held every fours to respect the ancient origins of the Olympic Games, which were held every four years at Olympia.


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Who were mainly contestants?

Military members 

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Where did the Olympics take place?

In Olympia

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Who was allowed to participate in the games?

Free men

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What is the oldest Olympic sport?

he running race known as stadion or stade is the oldest Olympic Sport in the world.

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Why did the Greeks not wear clothes during the Olympics?





For ancient Greek athletes, competing without clothes was a sign of having a truly civilized society.




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What did they mainly drink?

Wine and Water

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Every how many years were the Olympics? 

Every 4 years

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Were there team sports in the Olympics?

No.

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How long did the Greek Olympics last?

5 full days

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What does the five rings on the flag represent?

The 5 rings on the Olympic flag represent the 5 continents of the world, united by Olympism 

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What was the purpose of the Olympics?

For entertainment and to honor Zeus.

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Who did the Greeks honor during the Olympics?

Zeus The God of Gods

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How did Greek Athletes train?





Athletes generally trained in a specific gymnasium for their sport called a xystos, where they were frequently coached by former champions. 






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When did the ancient Olympic games get banned 

393 AD

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What caused the Olympics to end?

The Romans invaded Olympia in 85 BC. The Games continued under Roman rule, but were disrupted by a Germanic invasion around AD 300.

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What year were the Olympics started?

776 BC

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How many rules were there and what were they?

The only 2 rules were not biting and no gouging

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When a contestant won, what did he receive?

The crown of olive leaves

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About how many spectators were there?

About 40,000

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Why were the Olympics important to ancient Greece?





The ancient Greeks loved competition of all sorts. Each year, the various city-states of Greece sent athletes to festivals of games, which were held to honor the gods. The most important and prestigious were the games held at Olympia to honor Zeus, the king of the gods.


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Who started the Olympic games?

Baron Pierre de Coubertin was the founder of the modern Olympic Games. Inspired by the ancient Olympic Games held in Olympia, Greece, which ended in 393 AD