Olympic Games We No Longer Play: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/olympics-olympic-games-no-longer-play-ancient-greece
What irregularities, oddities, or contradictions did you discover while reading the text? In other words, what surprised you about the ancient games that were unlike the modern Olympic games we know today.
Describe the purpose(s) of the Olympic games in ancient Greece.
How did the Olympic games impact states that were at war with each other? Do the Olympic games serve that same purpose today or do you believe international relations have changed since the games of ancient Greece.
How were ethical violations (cheating) dealt with in ancient Greece? Are there instances of modern Olympic athletes or teams that were caught cheating? Do you know the consequences?
