Greek Archaic Period: Olympic Games

Zeus

During the Archaic period, the Olympic games were held to honor _____.

Zeus

The Greeks believed that he was the one who bestowed upon the athletes the prowess and skills that enabled them to excel in sport.

Olympia

During the Archaic period, Where was the Olympic games held?

southwestern

Olympia was located in the _____ part of Greece.

mind and the body

The Olympic games was held to express the Greek view of life, namely the integration of the beauty and unity of the _____ and the _____ through competitive athletics.

having healthy bodies is making the best use of nature’s gift

The role of athletics in Greek life was that they believed:

four

During the Archaic period, the Olympic games were held every _____ years.

Greek, male, and a freeman

During the Archaic period, in order for one to be able to compete they must meet these qualifications:

intense mental dedication, top conditioning, and outstanding athletic ability

Aside from the basic qualifications, an Olympic athlete must possess:

personal glory

During the Archaic period, the Olympic games were held to manifest the desire of athletes to seek _____ _____.

wreath of olive leaves and honor and glory

During the Archaic period, the prize for winning the Olympic games were:

Sprint, Wrestling Riding, Discus Throw, Long Jump, Boxing, Javelin Hurl

During the Archaic period, these were the Olympic games conducted.

Pentathlon

During the Archaic period, this was the most eagerly awaited game.

broad jump, discus hurl, javelin throw, sprint, and wrestling

The Pentathlon consisted of the:

Broad Jump

This game required athletes to used lea or stone jump weights to increase the length of their jump.

Discus Hurl

This game required a flying saucer typically made out of stone, iron, bronze, or lead.

Javelin Throw

This game throwing a man-high length of wood, with either a sharpened end or an attached metal point.

stade; 192 m

During the sprint event of the pentathlon competitors must run a _____ or 2 which is equivalent to _____.

Wrestling 

This game required the athlete to throw his opponent on the ground, landing on a hip, shoulder, or back for a fair fall. 

3

In wrestling how many throw is necessary to win a match?

Chariot Racing

This game required maneuvering chariots across a stadium.

12; 9

In chariot racing the competitor must make _____ laps around the stadium which is equivalent to _____ miles.

2 or 4

The categories for the chariot racing was either _____ or _____ horses.

full grown or foals

The categories for the chariot riding was either _____ or _____.

6: 4.5

In order to finish the riding game the competitor must make _____ laps around the track which is equivalent to _____ miles.

stadium

The Olympic games were held in a stadium.

male

The spectators of the games were _____.

five

The Olympic games lasted up to _____ days.

religious ceremonies, sacrifices, speeches by philosophers, poetry recitals, parades, banquets, and victory celebrations

Aside from watching the games, the spectators and competitors alike also looked forward to events such as: