HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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to honor a Greek god
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to choose military leaders
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to divide who would be king
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to reach the top of Mount Olympus
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Detailed explanation-1: -He staged games in Olympia in honour of Zeus, because the latter had helped him conquer Elis when he went to war against Augeas. Zeus was considered the most important of all the Olympic gods. He was originally worshipped as a god of meteorological change.
Detailed explanation-2: -Olympia was the most important sanctuary of the god Zeus, and the Games were held in his honor. Sacrifices and gifts were offered, and athletes took oaths to obey the rules before a statue of Zeus.
Detailed explanation-3: -During the parade of nations at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, Greece always enters the stadium first and leads the parade to honor its status as the birthplace of the Olympics, with the notable exception of 2004 when Greece entered last as the host nation.
Detailed explanation-4: -The ancient Olympic Games were initially a one-day event until 684 BC, when they were extended to three days. In the 5th century B.C., the Games were extended again to cover five days. The ancient Games included running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration and equestrian events.