Answer: Ancient Olympic Games–In the ancient time the games were held in honor of god zeus. the word olympic is derived from olympia a valley, where first such games were organized. modern Olympic games – for revival of modern olympic ames credits goes to the baron pierre de coubertin of france.
Q. What are the differences between the ancient and modern Olympics Games?
The ancient Olympics were held only throughout Greece, for Greeks; the modern Games are held around the world, for people of every nation. The ancient games allowed only men to compete. Competition was performed almost nude. Wars were put on hold for (and sometimes, even decided by) the ancient Olympic games.
Q. Is there any connection between the modern Olympics and the ancient games?
Many of the claims people have made about connections between the ancient and modern games are false. The Olympics presents itself as a vehicle for world peace and unity, justified by the idea that the so-called ancient Olympic “truce” involved a cessation in fighting across the Greek world during the games.
Q. What is the ancient sport?
The Sports Events. The ancient Olympic Games were initially a one-day event until 684 BC, when they were extended to three days. The ancient Games included running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration and equestrian events.
Q. What is the first sport ever?
Wrestling is considered to be the oldest sport in the world. We know this because of a set of famous cave paintings in Lascaux, France, dating back 15,300 years ago which depict wrestlers.
Q. What language is the most expressive?
The World’s Most Expressive Language | Esperanto Language Blog.
Q. How close is English to Latin?
About 80 percent of the entries in any English dictionary are borrowed, mainly from Latin. Over 60 percent of all English words have Greek or Latin roots. In the vocabulary of the sciences and technology, the figure rises to over 90 percent.
