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Ancient and Modern Olympics

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    Comparing the modern and ancient Olympics!
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  • When did the Ancient Games take place?
    3,000 years ago
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  • Who were the Ancient Olympics dedicated to?
    Zeus
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  • How many events did the first Ancient Games have?
    One
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  • What was the first event in the Ancient Games?
    Footrace
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  • What language did they have to speak to participate?
    Greek
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  • What did winners receive?
    Olive Branch Crown
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  • Who was not allowed to watch the Ancient Games?
    married women
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  • Why did the Ancient Games stop?
    They were banned
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  • What happened on the last day of the Ancient Games?
    a feast / party
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  • Which event used horses to pull a chariot?
    chariot races
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  • What season did the Ancient Olympics take place?
    summer
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  • How often did the Ancient Games take place?
    every 4 years
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  • Where were the first Modern Olympic games?
    Athens, Greece
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  • How many years separated the last Ancient game and the first Modern Olympic game?
    2,000 years
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  • Why did Barron Pierre think the Olympics should start up again?
    He believed that sports encouraged peace.
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  • How often do the Summer Olympics occur?
    every 4 years
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