21. The Olympic Games Of Ancient Greece THE OLYMPIC GAMES. OF ancient GREECE. Discover the Olympic Games for yourself Were there other contests like the olympics? 4. Who could compete in the olympics http://education.nmsu.edu/webquest/wq/olympics/olympicwq.html

THE OLYMPIC GAMES OF ANCIENT GREECE Discover the Olympic Games for yourself. You are about to go back in time to the first Olympiad in the year 776 B.C. Tighten your togas, and lets GO! The Task Your task is to discover as much as you can about the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece. Try to find as many new and unique facts as possible. Your task is to: Answer the following questions Briefly describe one of the Olympic events Find a map of Ancient Greece and label where the first Games were held Create 3 new questions for your class to answer If you were an athlete, which game would you participate in and why? Here are the questions to begin your Adventure into Ancient Greece. 1. Where did the Olympic Games come from? 2. Why were they held at Olympia? 3. Were there other contests like the Olympics? 4. Who could compete in the Olympics? 5. Were women allowed at the Olympics? 6. How were the athletes trained? 7. What prizes did Olympic victors get? 8. Who were the Olympic judges? 9. What was the penalty for cheating? 10. Where did the marathon come from?

22. Ancient Greek Olympics In The Classroom! Simulation Unit. ancient GREEK. olympics. For the Classroom! the ancient Greeks, that we are going to hold our own olympics. In ancient Greece, each citystate sent a team http://members.aol.com/MrDonnUnits/GreekOlympics.html

Mr. Donn's Simulation Unit ANCIENT GREEK OLYMPICS For the Classroom! Students MEET YOUR FELLOW OLYMPIANS! PREPARE FOR THE GAMES! Opening Procession Ball in a Basket Tongue-Twisters Art Recognition ... Closing Procession Olympic Coordinators (Teachers) Introduction Simulation Operation Supportive Links FAQs Have a great year! MEET YOUR FELLOW OLYMPIANS! Sparta Athens Corinth Argos ... Megara It's around 480 BC. You are an Olympian contestant, representing your city-state at the Olympic games! How would you behave? Let's find out! SPARTA YOU ARE A SPARTAN! Be proud! You have endured unbelievable pain and hardship to become a superior Spartan soldier and citizen! Taken away from your parents at age 7, you lived a harsh and often brutal life in the soldiers barracks. You were beaten by older children who started fights to help make you tough and strong. You were often were whipped in front of groups of other Spartans, including your parents, but never cried out in pain. You were given very little food, but encouraged to steal food, instead. If caught stealing, you were beaten. To avoid severe pain, you learned to be cunning, to lie, to cheat, to steal, and how to get away with it! Some of you are members of the Spartan secret police ( Krypteia ) and enjoy spying on slaves. If you find a slave who is showing signs of leadership, you have orders to kill them immediately. You are fierce, capable, and proud of your strength. You know you are superior and are delighted to be Spartan!

23. Sport Information Article on the ancient olympics. http://www.ausport.gov.au/info/factsheets/anc.html

Olympic Factsheets History of the Ancient Olympics The first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC. They began as a religious festival, were held every four years and continued for a thousand years. They were held in a sacred, fertile valley of Ancient Greece at a place called Olympia. Athletes (derived from athlos, a contest) came to Olympia and trained full time for ten months. They had to undergo an examination by a ten member panel who assessed them on their parentage, character and physical endowments. As the games approached, thousands of spectators converged on Olympia, transforming the little village into a thriving metropolis. At the first games in 776 BC, until 724 BC, the only event held was the stadium-length foot race (stade). The length of the race was based on the legend that Hercules, the god of Physical Strength, ran this distance in one breath. The earliest recorded winner at the Olympics was Coroebus of Elis who won the 776 BC stade race. At later Olympiads the "diaulos" (400 yards) and then the "dolichos" (3.3 miles or 24 stadia) were added. Although there were no stop watches, legends grew as one runner was said to have outsped a hare and another to have beaten a horse. In 680 BC chariot racing appeared and proved to be one of the most exciting tests of the Olympic Games. The charioteers were professionals who raced over nine miles in the hippodrome. The winners, who lined up to receive the trophy, were the wealthy owners. Thus, though women were barred from competing at the Games, they were sometimes declared winners because they owned the horses and chariots. Although overshadowed by the chariot racing, the horse racing also provided a spectacle. The track was one lap of 600 yards, where the jockeys rode naked and bareback, without saddle or stirrups. The horses were virtually uncontrollable and there was a good deal of bumping between horses.

24. HickokSports.com - History - The Ancient Olympics This document is a history of the ancient olympics. It is a page in the History section of HickokSports.com, an online collection of sports information. http://www.hickoksports.com/history/olancien.shtml

Sports History Alpha Index Index by Sport History Bits Forum ... Search The Ancient Olympic Games Although the ancient Olympic games were first recorded in 776 BC, they originated at least a century before that and possibly as early as the 13th century BC. One Greek legend said that the great Herakles (Hercules, in the Roman form) won a race at Olympia, a plain in the small state of Elis, and then decreed that the race should be re-enacted every four years. Another said that Zeus himself had originated the festival after defeating Cronus for the sovereignty of heaven. The more likely story is that the Olympic festival was a local religious event until 884 BC, when Iphitus, the king of Elis, decided to turn it into a broader, pan-Hellenic festival. To accomplish that, he entered into a temporary truce with other rulers, allowing athletes and others to travel peacefully to Olympia while the festival was going on. The Greeks based their chronology on four-year periods called Olympiads, and the Olympic festival marked the beginning of each Olympiad. Evidently, the festival was reorganized in 776 BC, which was considered the start of the first Olympiad. The festival was basically a religious gathering to celebrate the gods worshipped in common by all Hellenes, primarily Zeus. There were three other major pan-Hellenic festivals, the Pythian, the Nemean, and the Isthmian, all of which included fairs, but the festival at Olympia became pre-eminent by 572 BC, when Elis and Sparta entered into an alliance under which Elis was in charge of the event itself while Sparta enforced the sacred truce.

25. Webquest Games of the ancient olympics. Social Studies Mrs done, create a chart listing each event of the ancient olympics, a brief description and a picture (either hand drawn or http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Class/est57280/kmeehan/webquest.htm

Webquest Games of the Ancient Olympics Social Studies - Mrs. Meehan - Team 6A Introduction / Task / Resources / Process / Evaluation / Conclusion Introduction One of the most important contributions of the Ancient Greeks to civilization was the start of the original Olympic Games. These games ran from 776 B.C. to 195 A.D. and attracted participants and spectators from all over the Greek World. On the surface, the games were an athletic contest. Actually, however, it is important to point out that they were held in honor of the highest ranking god, Zeus. During the time of the games (approximately one month), participants were not allowed to take up arms against one another. The Task Gather information from the Web Sites listed in Resources below to complete the following questions. 1. Why were the games originally called the "Olympic" games? 2. Identify the five events that were part of the original pentathlon. 3. In Modern times, the pentathlon has been replaced by the decathlon. How many events are in this activity? 4. How did the Marathon race get its name?

26. The Olympic Games In The Ancient Hellenic World: A Virtual Museum The ancient Olympic Games Virtual Museum with a plethora of information about the games that are the forefathers of the modern olympics. http://minbar.cs.dartmouth.edu/greecom/olympics/

We are starting a new site collecting thoughts and concerns about the modern Olympic Games, and would value your input. Please follow this link to submit your thoughts! Guest access GREeCOM.org Register Log In Ancient Olympic Games ... Other Hellenic World Sites The Ancient Olympic Games Virtual Museum Welcome! Welcome to the Ancient Olympic Games Virtual Museum. Here you will find a plethora of information about the contests that are the forefathers of our modern Olympic Games. In order to use this site, we ask that you register There is no charge for using this site; however, you have to agree not to redistribute all or part of this site. Privacy Warning: Please note that this site is collecting user information, such as your username, requested page, time of visit, your browser's IP address, and browser configuration. This information is used internally only (primarily for improving this site) and is not shared with any third parties. Statistics gained from this information, but not personal information, may be published on this website or in research papers. Click here to log in If you don't have a username yet

27. ThinkQuest : Library : A Journey Through >> The Olympics...... An interactive site about olympics, the IOC, how the competitions are held, the ancient games and World Olympic Records, Paralympics. Includes also message boards to voice out opinions on olympic issues, interactive puzzles and quizzes. http://library.thinkquest.org/C0112064

Index Olympic Games A Journey through >> the Olympics...... Though the Olympics are known to many all over the world, but at the same time, many does not know what exactly is the "Olympics", the word of which has many stories left untold behind it, and the organizations running it. In this interactive site, you'll be able to find out what are the Olympics, the IOC, how the competitions are held, the ancient games and World Olympic Records. The special and unique Paralympics, of which not many have heard before, is one of the most important sports event in the world; on pile with the Olympics. There are also message boards for you to voice out your opinions on olympic issues, interactive puzzles and quizzes to keep you enteratained and meanwhile, test your knowledge on the Olympics.This site hopes to teach appreciation and understanding of the Olympic Games, with emphasis on the philosophies and lessons learnt during the past centuries. Visit Site 2001 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge Students Lev MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCH, Miami, FL, United States

28. Ancient Olympics FAQ 1 Frequently Asked Questions about the ancient Olympic Games. http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/faq1.html

Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Olympic Games Where did the Olympic games come from? Why were they held at Olympia? Were there other contests like the Olympics? Who could compete in the Olympics? Were women allowed at the Olympics? ... Where did the marathon come from? Where did the Olympic games come from? Philadelphia MS739 Overview: handle to rear Photograph by Maria Daniels, courtesy of The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology There are many different stories about the beginning of the Olympics. Olympia,Gymnasium: Eastern interior, from SE corner looking N Photograph by Michael Bennett One myth says that the guardians of the infant god Zeus held the first footrace, or that Zeus himself started the Games to celebrate his victory over his father Cronus for control of the world. Another tradition states that after the Greek hero Pelops won a chariot race against King Oenomaus to marry Oenomaus's daughter Hippodamia, he established the Games. Harvard 1977.216.2244 Side A: enthroned Zeus, from the knees up

29. History Of Our Olympic Games Some information and a brief history of modern and ancient games. http://kushkm.tripod.com/History-of-the-Olympics/

document.isTrellix = 1; var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Check out the NEW Hotbot Tell me when this page is updated History of Our Olympic Games Welcome to our web site! Have you watched the Olympics on TV or better yet been there to experience it live? Did you ever wondered why the Olympics started? I did! If you want to be on or go to the Olympics, I think you first need to know about it. Why did the games start? At the original Olympics what games did they play? Also what games do they play today? Now, get ready for the world of the Olympics. Have you ever wondered how the Olympics started? In Olympia, Greece the Olympic Games were held every four years. First Olympic game was recorded in 776 BC; that was about 3,000 years ago. At that time this great festival took place to honor the Greek gods. Olympics were held during the great festival. My resources say Olympics were held to please the various gods. One God, in particular, the most important was called Zeus. The Olympics were called Olympiad in Greece. Now we know where the games are held, but we dont know what games they played? In the first thirteen Olympic games, there was only one event and that was the sprint. The sprint event was about one hundred and eight meters in length. Then later Pentathlon was added and it had different events. There was discus, javelin, jumping, running, and wrestling. After a while, they added Equestrian events and that included chariot racing and riding. The Ancient Olympics did have lots of events. They had two major events Equestrian and Pentathlon events.

30. Olympics Through Time olympics Through Time Foundation of the Hellenic World? ?aa d?es? ea? http//www.fhw.gr/olympics/ancient/. The new URL is at http//www.fhw.gr/olympics/ancient/. http://www.fhw.gr/olympics/ancient/

The Foundation of the Hellenic World presents Prehistory Antiquity Revival Comments ... Greek Mirror sites: Germany Japan Poland (English Only) English 1996 - Foundation of the Hellenic World

31. Daily Life In Ancient Civilizations Learn about daily life in ancient China, Egypt, Greece, Rome and India. Includes seections on Taoism, tall tales from ancient Egypt, the olympics, the mysterious Indus Valley, and ancient inventions. http://members.aol.com/Donnclass/indexlife.html

Mrs Donn's Special Sections Daily Life Site Index Awesome Library Star Rating Ancient Egypt Ancient Greece Ancient Rome ... of Educational Materials for Social Studies Teachers! Each unit includes complete lesson plans and creative activities to keep your students busy and productive for weeks. Have a great year! ANCIENT GREECE How would you have behaved if you had lived in ancient Sparta? (Lie, cheat, steal, because that is the Sparta way!) Or in ancient Athens? Or in Corinth, Argos, or Megara? Meet the Greeks! They were a riot! And choose your city-state! ENTER ANCIENT CHINA Learn about Taoism with Winnie-the-Pooh! Explore daily life in 4 different Chinese dynasties. Meet weird emperors like Hu the Tiger! Read things written in BCE times! For those in a hurry, use the Cheat Sheet, for a very quick look at 11,000 years of ancient Chinese history! ENTER ANCIENT ROME If you had lived in ancient times, would you have chosen to become a Roman citizen? You might have! The ancient Romans invented more games than any other culture. Join the Empire! Find out what the ancient Romans did all day, and read a delightfully zany story

32. Co-op Camp - Burlington, Ontario Scouting & Guiding September 2426, 2004; Camp Manitou, Ontario. Bridging camp for Scouts and Guides. Scouts Canada, Burlington Area / Girl Guides of Canada. http://members.aol.com/brlscouts/coop/

CO-OP CAMP 2004: Ancient Olympics SEPTEMBER 24 - 26, 2004 CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO FIND OUT MORE..... webmaster@coopcamp.org Scouter Bill Kowalchyk , Burlington Service Area and Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada Microsoft and FrontPage are registered trademarks and the Microsoft Internet Explorer Logo is a trademark of Microsoft. Photo by Bill Kowalchyk Site last revised Sunday February 15, 2004

33. Original Olympics (Ancient Greece) Stewart Ross Original olympics (ancient Greece) Stewart Ross. Author or Artist Stewart Ross. Title Original olympics (ancient Greece) Ross Stewart http://www.lotus-landscapes.co.uk/Stewart-Ross-Original-Olympics-Ancien-951-113-

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34. NAGANO '98 Kids' Info Center A kids' information site from the Nagano olympics, has basic information on the establishment and use of roads from c. 700. http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/nagano/atlas/a-8.html

Kaido: The Ancient Roads of Japan Japan began to develop a nationwide network of roads from around the 7th century to carry foot, horseback, and wheeled traffic and transport goods between towns and villages. The major thoroughfares connecting the capital of Kyoto with the provinces were called kaido. There were seven kaido. The principal ones were the westbound route from Kyoto, the San'yodo, and the eastbound route, the Tokaido. These historical names have been preserved in the names of railway lines such as the San'yo and Tokaido Shinkansen routes that combine to link Kyushu with Tokyo. As time passed, lodgings for travelers along these highways grew into towns and routes that avoided steep passes came into being, so that traveling became easier. But construction of bridges and operation of ferries across some rivers were prohibited for reasons of military defense, and travelers were carried over on the shoulders of porters.

35. Ancient Olympics @ University Of Pennsylvania Museum Of Archaeology & Anthropolo Multimedia article. http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/research/Exp_Rese_Disc/Mediterranean/Olympics/ol

document.location="http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/olympics/olympicintro.shtml" when were the first Games were the athletes amateurs or pros ... sources/credits Olympic Links The Official Website of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games The Official Website of the Olympic Movement Ancient Olympics Virtual Museum OurWebExhibit ... Our Web Exhibits want more? w ere the ancient games better than ours? More fair and square? More about sports and less about money? Are modern games more sexist? More political? Have we strayed from the ancient Olympic ideal? During this Olympic season, you may hear from announcers, critics, commentators and even athletes that the Olympic games are too commercial, too political, too "professional." Or that the judging is too nationalistic. It's easy to assume that the ancient Olympic Games were different, that ancient Greek athletes were pure in mind and body, that they trained and competed for no other reason than the love of physical exercise, fair competition and to honor their gods. But is this really true?

36. CNN.com - Even Ancient Greece Knew Traffic Jams, Ticket Scams - September 16, 20 CNN http://www.cnn.com/2000/ASIANOW/australasia/09/16/olympics.thatoldflame.ap/index

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37. Ancient Sports Like our olympics, though, winning athletes were heroes who put their home towns on the map. One young Athenian nobleman defended his political reputation by mentioning how he entered seven chariots http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/sports.html

Ancient Olympic Events Philadelphia MS2444 Side A: trainer watching wrestlers Photograph by Maria Daniels, courtesy of The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology The ancient Olympics were rather different from the modern Games. There were fewer events, and only free men who spoke Greek could compete, instead of athletes from any country. Also, the games were always held at Olympia instead of moving around to different sites every time. Tampa 86.35 Shoulder: chariot race Photograph by Maria Daniels, courtesy of the Tampa Museum of Art Like our Olympics, though, winning athletes were heroes who put their home towns on the map. One young Athenian nobleman defended his political reputation by mentioning how he entered seven chariots in the Olympic chariot-race. This high number of entries made both the aristocrat and Athens look very wealthy and powerful. To read more about these topics, see Further Resources Click on any of the event names to see a description of a particular sport: Boxing Equestrian events Chariot racing Riding ... Wrestling This exhibit is a subset of materials from the Perseus Project database and is . Please send us your comments

38. Ancient Greece Olympics, Ancient Greece In Olympics, Ancient ancient greece olympics, ancient greece in olympics, ancient greece olympics picture, ancient greece modern olympics olympics similar. http://www.searchathome.com/ancient-greece-olympics.html

39. BBC - Schools - Ancient Greece Olympia How would you find it if you visited the ancient olympics? What things do you think would surprise you the most? Perhaps it was http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ancientgreece/olympia/index.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index FRIDAY 11th June 2004 Text only BBC Homepage Web Links Schools Help ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! In this section you can find out about the original Olympic games that began over 2,700 years ago. Contents Olympia The Sacred Truce Athletic Events Spectators ... Other Greek Festivals How would you find it if you visited the ancient Olympics? What things do you think would surprise you the most? Perhaps it was the ancient Greek religion, or the prizes, or maybe even the events themselves?

40. BBC - Schools - Ancient Greece Olympics Thespis and Melinna, your Greek guides, are off to the Olympic Games. Follow them and find out just what went on there On each http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ancientgreece/classics/olympics/intro.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index FRIDAY 11th June 2004 Text only BBC Homepage Web Links Schools Help ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Thespis and Melinna, your Greek guides, are off to the Olympic Games. Follow them and find out just what went on there... On each page you'll be asked a question. Move your mouse around to explore what you see, and when you find the answer to each question click it! At the end you'll be asked a final question...so look out for anything unusual on the way. Click this button if you're ready to begin. You'll need the Macromedia Flash plugin to view this comic book. For help with downloading Macromedia Flash click here Click here if you want to read a text only version

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