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History of the Olympics.

1. Who founded the Olympics?

A. The greek god named Heracules, a son of Zeus.

2. When was it held?

A. The games were usually held every four years or the, Olympiad, the unit of time became to be known.

3. What types of events were held?

A. There was a five day event. Each day had a different sport. The first day of the festival was devoted to sacrifices, they cacrificed 100 oxen to show their God they were ready to celebrate. The second day eas a foot race. The third day was wrestling and boxing. The fourth day was pancratium, a combination of the two.The fifth day was chariot races.

4. Who would be playing the games?

A. Usually prisnors or heroes would play the games. If a commoner did something that did not please the emperor they would be assigned to a death threatening game.

5. Who was invited to watch?

A. Only men were allowed to watch. The woman were either home preparing supper for their returinging husbands or they were trying to help the injured pf thegames so that the gamer may go back out again.

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