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The ancient Greeks celebrated the Olympic Games to honor the god Zeus and to promote unity among city-states through friendly competition.

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Was the Olympic games were a contribution of the ancient Greeks?

Yes, they were. The first Olympic Games were held by the Greeks in Olymia in 776BC.


What ancient games did the Greeks create that we still celebrate today?

They did the Olympics and the Pentathlon, which is running, Greek wrestling, discus, javelin, and jumping.


The Olympic games were a contribution of the ancient Greeks?

yes it was hope that helps :)


How did the Olympics got made?

The ancient Greeks dedicated the Olympic Games to their gods.


Did the ancient greeks stop war and fighting to hold the olympic games?

yes