The ancient Olympic games originated in Olympia, Greece in 776 BC and were held every four years. They were dedicated to the Olympian god Zeus and only free Greek men could participate. The games involved various athletic competitions and spanned five days, beginning with religious ceremonies and sacrifices and ending with recreational programs. Winners received crowns made of olive branches from Zeus' sacred grove along with fame, poetry, and statues in their honor.

1. ANCIENTOLYMPICS
U N I T - 2 O L Y M P I S M
B Y U T K A R S H G R O U P

2. OriginofOlympics
● The first Ancient olympic games were started in
the Olympia valley (Greece) in 776 BC.
● These games were dedicated to Olympic God Zeus
● The games were first organised in the beautiful
valley of Greece Olympia, due to this fact these
games were called Olympics
● The ancient Olympic games continued till one
thousand years approximately

3. OlympicGod
ZEUS

4. RulesforCompetition
1. The competitor must be only Greek and should be
physically fit.
2. Punished persons by law are not allowed to participate
in these games
3. The participants had to stay in Olympia for one month
before the beginning of these Olympic games.
4. For participation in games, they had to do one month
practice in advance.
5. Women were not allowed to participate in the
competitions and watch these games.
6. The amateurs were allowed to participate.

5. Assembly
01
Competitors and their father, brothers, and trainer
used to assemble in the Council house in front of God
Zeus statue. Participation oath would take place
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02 Sacrifice
A pig was sacrificed to be offered to the God Zeus
03 Oath
Oath regarding no use of unfair means to secure
victory. They had 10 months for training as per rules.

6. 04
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05
MarchPast
Introduction of the player to the spectators. If any spectator
had any objection against the player, he was not allowed to
play.
Declaration
The Chief Judge or some distinguished person
addressed the participants. Afterwards the events
were conducted.

7. Events

8. 1. On the first day only religious functions but no event of the
competition was held.
2. On the second day march past, introduction of the competitors to the
spectators and the opening of the games. Followed by the
competitive events like Chariot rays horse race and pentathlon.
3. On the third day wrestling and boxing competition.
4. On the 4th day athletic events were held.
5. On the last and 5th day recreational programs were organised
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9. Awards
● Olympic winners received a Crown made of Olive
Tree branch that was worn on their heads.
● Branches of the same were cut from backyard of
God Zeus’s Temple, supposedly planted by
Hercules.
● Statues were made too.
● Poems were composed in prairie of winners and
their names were recorded.

10. MULTIPLECHOICEQUESTIONS
1. Ancient olympics was established by
a)Greeks b) Romans c)Germans d) Egyptians
1. When ancient Olympic games first held?
a) 776 BC b) 780 BC c) 790 BC d) 800 BC
1. Where were the first Olympic games held?
a) Athens b) Antwerp c) Olympia d) Barcelona

11. MULTIPLECHOICEQUESTIONS
1. Ancient olympics was established by
a)Greeks b) Romans c)Germans d) Egyptians
1. When ancient Olympic games first held?
a) 776 BC b) 780 BC c) 790 BC d) 800 BC
1. Where were the first Olympic games held?
a) Athens b) Antwerp c) Olympia d) Barcelona

12. 4. The Ancient Olympic Games were made a part of the religious festival in
the honour of which mythological deity?
a) Heracles b) Eros c) Zeus d) Perseus
5. The city Olympia is in
a) Greece b) Germany c) France d) Rome
6. The Ancient Olympic games duration was
a) 3 days b) 5 days c) 4 days d) 6 days
7. Which of the following was placed on the head of the winner
of the Ancient Greek olympics?
a) Gold Crown b) Olive leaf crown c) Oak stem crown d) Silver crown
MULTIPLECHOICEQUESTIONS

13. 4. The Ancient Olympic Games were made a part of the religious festival in
the honour of which mythological deity?
a) Heracles b) Eros c) Zeus d) Perseus
5. The city Olympia is in
a) Greece b) Germany c) France d) Rome
6. The Ancient Olympic games duration was
a) 3 days b) 5 days c) 4 days d) 6 days
7. Which of the following was placed on the head of the winner of the
Ancient Greek olympics?
a) Gold Crown b) Olive leaf crown c) Oak stem crown d) Silver crown
MULTIPLECHOICEQUESTIONS

14. 8. Aside from Chariot Racing, which was another event,
introduced in the Ancient Olympic Games?
a] Cross country b] Jumping c] Horse race d] dressage
9. As per the rules of Ancient olympic games the duration
of
training was
a] 10 months b]8 months c] 5 months d] 1 month
MULTIPLE CHOICEQUESTIONS

15. 8. Aside from Chariot Racing, which was another event,
introduced in the Ancient Olympic Games?
a] Cross country b] Jumping c] Horse race d] Dressage
9. As per the rules of Ancient olympic games the duration
of
training was
a] 10 months b] 8 months c] 5 months d] 1 month
MULTIPLE CHOICEQUESTIONS

16. SHORTANSWERTYPEQUESTION
Que1: Write a note on Ancient olympic games ?
Que2: Write the list of the ancient olympic events ?
Que3: Mention the rules for competition in Ancient olympic
games?
Que4: Discuss about the opening ceremony of Ancient
olympic games?

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