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The Olympics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8ztMlmavBw
“The Olympic symbol expresses the activity of the Olympic Movement and represents the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games.” (Olympic Charter, Rule 8)
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Soohorang
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Olympic games began in 776 BCE
Athleticism was encouraged for health Wealthy citizens spend afternoons practicing sports Religious festival to honor Zeus (4 yrs) All trade & war stopped Men from all city-states participated Compete in: footrace, broad jump, discus, boxing, wrestling & javelin Awarded olive wreath crowns (Women -Hera: women’s games)
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Entry tunnel & arch to the track at Olympia today
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Where the Olympic torch is lit:
Lighting ceremony for 2016 Rio Olympics 45sec-1:50 & 2:25
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CHS ACIS tour group at the track in 2012
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Olympic stadium built for the 1896 games
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8ztMlmavBw Birth of the Olympics
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Ancient Olympics Modern Olympics Similarities
Directions: Using your notes/hw on ancient Greece and your general knowledge of the Olympic games, list similarities in the center of the Venn diagram and differences in the outer circles. Ancient Olympics Modern Olympics Similarities
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All races, men & women compete ages 14+ Uniforms National pride
Ancient Olympics Modern Olympics All races, men & women compete ages 14+ Uniforms National pride New facilities built in each city Expensive tickets Many watch on TV Award medals: gold, silver & bronze Takes two weeks Winter Olympics Para/Special Olympics *(Summer & Winter staggered every 2 years) Only men (17-20) Competed in nude Honor Zeus/gods Pride in your city-state Poor sanitation conditions Free admission Limited events Awarded wreaths, horse, no taxes & glory Occur every 4 years* 1st & last day ceremonies Wrestling, long jump, javelin, track races Personal achievement/skill Spectator events Olympic flame lit at Mt. Olympus
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