The Ancient Olympics in Greece.ppt

1、Ancient Olympics in Greece,Questions:,1、Why the Olympics originated in ancient Greece? 2、How did the Olympics develop in ancient Greece? 3、Where the Olympics would be held? 4、Who can join the ancient Olympic Games？ 5、What sports and awards would have in the ancient Olympic Games?,r,Reason one: wars,

2、War has led to many deaths , therefore, it is desirable to place down their weapons, and live in Peacefully.,Reason two: religious worship (宗教祭祀),In fact, the Olympic Games are parts of the activities for religion.,Stage one: the original and prosperous times (776BC-388BC),The Olympics originated in

3、 776BC, and then developed into Silver Age in 388BC,Stage two: period of decline (388BC-146BC),Because of Peloponnesian War(伯罗奔尼撒战争） between Sparta and Athens, Greece national power recession began.,Stage three: the Olympics to ruin (146BC-394AC),At that time, Roman Empire ruled Greece . And several

4、 wars and earthquakes later, the ancient Olympic Games had ceased to exist,The Olympic Games held at Olympia, and hence the name,Ancient Olympic site of Olympia Stadium (古代奥运会奥林匹亚体育场遗址 ),NO!,YES!,There are many competitions, includes:,race,Boxing(拳击）,Wrestling,jump,Javelin （标枪）,.,Horse racing （赛马）,Cycle racing(赛车）,Discus （铁饼）,Sprint （冲刺）,The awards of the ancient Olympics:,At the beginning, the winner can get a sheep.,Later, Prize was a wreath