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Olympic & Architecture Study Guide
Please study the following:
Ancient Olympics
Men vs women…
Only men competed in and attended the games. Women were not allowed to do either.
Number of events in the Ancient Olympics…
In the first Olympics there was only one event, a footrace called the stade.
Type of events… Pentathlon
In the Ancient Olympics, men competed in 5 events known as the Pentathlon.
The five events were running, long jump, discus, javelin, and wrestling.
Boxing and chariot racing were the next events added to the games.
Who competed…
Men
Where were the games held…
Olympia, Greece
When were the first (Ancient) games held…
776 BC
When did the Modern Olympics begin…
1896
How often are they held…
Every 4 years
Why were they held…
The games were held in honor of the Greek God Zeus.
They were part of a religious celebration and a celebration of harvests.
What must all athletes do before they compete...
Take an oath. They must promise to follow the rules and display good sportsmanship.
What type of Awards were given to the winners…
Winners received a wreath of olive branches to wear as a crown upon their heads or
pottery. Today, winners receive medals.
What do the 5 Olympic rings stand for…
The 5 rings represent the 5 continents of Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, and the Americas.
What does the Olympic torch represent…
The burning flame of the torch represents peace. In Ancient times, all fighting (war) would
cease during the Olympics.
Where does the torch relay start and end…
The torch is lit in Greece and carried around the world to the host city of the Olympic
games. In 1996, the host city was Atlanta, Georgia. In 2008, it was Beijing, China. In 2012,
the Olympic games will be held in London, England.
How are the Ancient Olympics and Modern Olympics alike and different…
In some ways, the Olympics of today still resemble those of Ancient times, but some things
have changed. Similarities exist regarding how often the games take place, taking an oath
to compete, having a torch relay, a parade, and types of events. Differences exist
regarding who competes and attends, types of awards, types of events, where the games
are held, and why the games are held.
Architecture
The 3 types of Greek columns:
Doric… square, plain, strong (Dad)
Ionic… scrolls, curly ringlets, “eyes” (Mom) –Bionic
Corinthian… elaborate, flowery design (Sister)