1. The Olympics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8ztMlmavBw
“The Olympic symbol expresses the activity of the Olympic Movement and represents the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games.” (Olympic Charter, Rule 8)

2. Soohorang

3. Olympic games began in 776 BCE
Athleticism was encouraged for health
Wealthy citizens spend afternoons practicing sports
Religious festival to honor Zeus (4 yrs)
All trade & war stopped
Men from all city-states participated
Compete in: footrace, broad jump, discus, boxing, wrestling & javelin
Awarded olive wreath crowns
(Women -Hera: women’s games)

4. Entry tunnel & arch to the track at Olympia today

5. Where the Olympic torch is lit:
Lighting ceremony for 2016 Rio Olympics 45sec-1:50 & 2:25

6. CHS ACIS tour group at the track in 2012

7. Olympic stadium built for the 1896 games

8. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8ztMlmavBw Birth of the Olympics

9. Ancient Olympics Modern Olympics Similarities
Directions: Using your notes/hw on ancient Greece and your general knowledge of the Olympic games, list similarities in the center of the Venn diagram and differences in the outer circles.
Ancient Olympics
Modern Olympics
Similarities

10. All races, men & women compete ages 14+ Uniforms National pride
Ancient Olympics
Modern Olympics
All races, men & women compete
ages 14+
Uniforms
National pride
New facilities built in each city
Expensive tickets
Many watch on TV
Award medals: gold, silver & bronze
Takes two weeks
Winter Olympics
Para/Special Olympics
*(Summer & Winter staggered every 2 years)
Only men (17-20)
Competed in nude
Honor Zeus/gods
Pride in your city-state
Poor sanitation
conditions
Free admission
Limited events
Awarded wreaths, horse, no taxes & glory
Occur every 4 years*
1st & last day ceremonies
Wrestling, long jump, javelin, track races
Personal achievement/skill
Spectator events
Olympic flame lit at Mt. Olympus