I WONDER - Where Did The Olympics Begin?

The video explores the origins of the Olympics, starting with the ancient Greek festival celebrating Zeus. The ancient games included sports like wrestling, boxing, and chariot racing, lasting up to six months. The modern Olympics were revived in 1896 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin in Athens, Greece, named after Olympia, where the original games were held.

What was the primary purpose of the ancient Greek festival that included the Olympics?

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To mark the beginning of a new year

• To honor the Greek God Zeus

• To commemorate Greek independence

Which of the following sports was part of the ancient Olympic Games?

• Basketball

• Chariot Racing

• Swimming

• Soccer

Who was responsible for creating the modern Olympic Games?

• Baron Pierre de Coubertin

• Alexander the Great

• Socrates

• Leonidas

In which city were the first modern Olympic Games held?

• Paris

• London

• Athens

• Rome

Why are the Olympics named as such?

• After the Greek God of sports

• After the city of Olympia

• After the founder of the modern games

• After the first modern host city