The Ancient Olympics Cultural History F2

When you think of the Olympics, what comes to mind? Talk about it at your table

The Ancient Basics Who: Only people who spoke the Greek language What: An athletic and religious event meant to honor the Gods who lived on Mt. Olympus Where: The original games were located in the city-state of Olympia When: Every four year span (referred to as an Olympiad) starting in 776 BCE

The Events Originally only one running race –About 200 meters Would eventually add more events Winners received an olive oil urn and a laurel wreath worn on the head Hey Kos, how about the reading packets?

Modern vs. Ancient: Differences in the Olympics Ancient start – 776 BCE; Modern start – 1896 CE Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals: First awarded in 1904 –Silver was originally the top medal –No medals were awarded during the ancient games Olympic Torch – 1928 –Ancient – From the temple of Athena Torch Relay

Assignment/Homework Research one ancient Olympic event and one modern Olympic event Ancient Olympic Events Ancient Olympic Events II Modern Olympic Events Be sure to include how the event is played, who typically plays it, and any records held by competitors of the event This can be either typed or written but it should be in paragraph/listing form