History Ancient Greece & Romeusually ages 5–7

The first Olympics

Know that the Olympic Games began in ancient Greece at a place called Olympia as athletic competitions held in honour of Zeus, and that the modern Olympic Games we watch today were inspired by those ancient games

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Say that the Olympic Games started in ancient Greece at Olympia
Name at least one sport or event from the ancient Olympics such as running or wrestling
Explain that today's Olympic Games got the idea from the ancient Greek ones

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When your child watches the Olympics on TV, can they tell you that the Games originally started thousands of years ago in ancient Greece?

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Ancient Greece and Rome on the Mapages 5–7Olympics need geographic context of ancient Greece

Greek gods & Mount Olympusages 5–7Olympics were held in honour of Zeus

The first Olympicsthis skill · ages 5–7

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