The Olympic Games
The Olympic Games were held every four years at Olympia in honor of Jupiter, founded by Hercules. Athletes competed in wrestling, racing, chariot races, and more, winning only olive-leaf crowns. The temple of Olympia contained the famous ivory and gold statue of Jupiter by Phidias. Poets, musicians, and historians also performed. Greeks reckoned time by Olympiads. The games lasted 1000 years until after Christ, and were revived in Athens in 1896.
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Comprehension
Identifies Olympia in Elis as the location of the games
Cause & Consequence
Explains why games were held: to honor Jupiter and attract people to the temple
Significance
Explains that the Olympics united all Greeks in peaceful competition
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