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Ancient Greece: Home

Compelling Question

How are the Olympics about more than sports?

Image result for olympic torch lighting ceremony

What is the history and mythology of the ancient Greek Olympics?

Source A: Image bank: Ancient Olympic games

Source B: "The Olympic Games, History" excerpt

Source C: "Olympic Games, Mythical History," excerpt

Pro/Con

Hosting the Olympic Games

What are the goals of the modern Olympic movement?

Source A: Excerpt from Official Report of the Games of the First Olympiad

Source B: Living the Olympic Values

Source: C "What is Olympism?"

SIrs Issue Research

Olympics What are they Good For?

How are the arts a part of the modern Olympics?

Source A: Excerpt from "Pindar, Poetry, and the Olympics"

Source B: Excerpt from "Inviting the Artists: Paris 1906"

Other Resources

The British Museum

Hosting the Olympics - Top 3 Pros & Cons