In Historical Terms
2006-08-30 20:42:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
In ancient Greece there was a cease fire during the Olympic games.
2006-08-30 23:14:14 · answer #1 · answered by DK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not so much anymore but when they were created it was meant to bring nations together by a common theme. To make a statement of unity. Thats why the symbol for the olympics is the 5 interlocked rings
2006-08-31 04:00:35 · answer #2 · answered by Paul L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To connect different races, countries, genders together.. even without understanding much of each other's languages. Everyone is there for a reason that all can understand.. the same love/passion for sports.
2006-08-31 03:50:02 · answer #3 · answered by IsabeL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's the sport that all world loves and enjoys to attend and watch them, forgets the discrimination.
It's been playing from a long time.
2006-08-31 04:07:38 · answer #4 · answered by Prince 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think tradition. It's something thats just been going on for a long time and has to meaning to it because of it's history.
2006-08-31 03:47:54 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Bekka ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The greeks started it for entertainment for the people. so graduatly everyone (not all) watched it for fame and entertainment.
2006-08-31 05:32:20 · answer #6 · answered by Tegan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋