Ancient Olympic Games

  1. Watch the Olympic Games

  2. Why are the games called the Olympic Games? What is the name of the four-year period between the games?

  3. How long ago were the first original games held?

  4. In the video they talk about Greek inventions. Mention three.

  5. How many Greek gods lived on top of the mount Olympus?

  6. The Greek sportsman Discobolus is mentioned in the video. What sport did he do?

    1. Why did those people exercise fully nude?

    2. Name four sports that were done at the time. Also describe what they are.

    3. Where does the Marathon name come from?

    4. The ancient Greeks stopped the games. Why?