Olimpiada

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/olimpiada

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the ancient games inauguration?Circa 776 BCE
2. What is the modern games inauguration?1896
3. Why did the ancient Olympics stop and when did they start again?The ancient Olympics ended in 393 CE. They were revived in 1896, more than 1500 years later, to promote peace and friendship through sport.
4. How do athletes get ready for the Olimpiada?Athletes train for many years, starting as kids or teens. They do lots of practice, workouts, learn new skills, and stay healthy to be ready for the Games.

Panhellenic: Referring to all Greek peoples and city-states, united by common culture and language.
Ekecheiria: The sacred truce proclaimed before and during the ancient Olympic Games to ensure safe passage.
Cultural Diplomacy: The practice of promoting national interests and values through cultural exchange and understanding.