Origins of the Olympics | DAILY BELLRINGER

Origins of the Olympics: The Ancient Greek Olympics were a competition testing the strength, skill, and endurance of competitors. Athletes and spectators from all over Greece traveled to Olympia for the games which was not only a sporting event but also rooted in Greek religious traditions. Questions below:

1. The games were in honor of what Greek god?
2. What was the Pankration?
3. What was the Olympic Truce?
4. In what year did the modern Olympics begin?
5. Why do you think the Olympics were so important to the Ancient Greeks?

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