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11 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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Where Did The Olympics Begin?
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Olympia, Greece
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When During The Year Were The Games?
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Every Four Years In August
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What was the overall purpose of the games?
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The purpose was to honor Zeus with entertainment.
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What Were The First Day Events?
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Swearing-In Ceremony
Boys Contests Prayers Speeches Sightseeing Reunions |
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Who Could Compete In The Boys Events?
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Greek Males Ages 12-18
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What Was In The First Day Boys Contests?
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Running, Wrestling, Boxing
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What Was The Oath?
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Swearing Over A Cut-Up Boar That They Had Trained For 10 Months And Would Observe The Rules Of The Games.
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Day Two Events:
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Procession Into The Stadium
Chariot Races Horse races Pentathlon Winners Parade Singing & Feasts |
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How Long Were Horse Races?
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Between 4,000m - 13,000m
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What Was The Pentathlon?
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Discus
Javelin Jumping Running Wrestling |
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Day Three:
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Short Sprinting
Long Sprinting |
