What was the purpose of the first Olympic games?

A.

to prevent wars between the city-states

B.

to keep track of time

C.

to honor Zeus, king of the gods

D.

to demonstrate athletic skill

Question

What was the purpose of the first Olympic games?
  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
 
to prevent wars between the city-states
   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
 
to keep track of time
  
   

 
 

  

  C. 
 
to honor Zeus, king of the gods
  
   

 
 

  

  D. 
 
to demonstrate athletic skill

destinymasha · Answer

c

destinymasha · Answer

According to historical records, the first ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to 776 BC. They were dedicated to the Olympian gods and were staged on the ancient plains of Olympia.

destinymasha · Answer

http://www.olympic.org/ancient-olympic-games