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The Significance and Factors of the Ancient Greek Olympics

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet exploring the importance of the Ancient Greek Olympics and the factors that contributed to their development and significance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Greek Culture
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Olympics
#Identify and categorize the main factors that influenced the Greek Olympics
#Explain the relative importance of these factors
#Analyse how these factors contributed to the significance of the Olympics

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The Significance and Factors of the Ancient Greek Olympics

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Greek Olympics

Source A: Excerpt from a historian's account

'The Olympic Games in ancient Greece were more than just sporting events; they were a reflection of Greek society, religion, and politics. They promoted unity among city-states and honored the gods.'* Provenance: Ancient historian writing in the 1st century AD.

1.
Categorize the factors that contributed to the significance of the Greek Olympics into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious. List at least one factor for each category.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the religious and political factors in terms of their importance to the Greek Olympics. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
3.
Outline how economic factors influenced the development of the Greek Olympics.
[3 marks]
B

Factors Leading to the Development of the Olympics

Source B: Ancient inscription

'The games were established to honor Zeus and to bring peace among the Greek city-states.'* Provenance: Inscription found at Olympia, dating to 5th century BC.

1.
Explain how religious and political factors contributed to the establishment of the Olympics.
[6 marks]
2.
Analyse which factor—religious or social—had a greater influence on the importance of the Olympics and justify your answer.
[6 marks]
3.
Rank the factors of Political, Social, Economic, and Religious in order of importance for the significance of the Greek Olympics. Justify your ranking with evidence.
[8 marks]
C

The Impact of the Olympics on Greek Society

Source C: Ancient philosopher

'The Olympic Games served to unite the Greek city-states and reinforce shared values and beliefs.'* Provenance: Writings of Plato, 4th century BC.

1.
Explain how the Olympics contributed to unity among the Greek city-states.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the social and political impacts of the Olympics. Which had a greater effect on Greek society? Justify your answer.
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the reasons why the Greek Olympics declined and eventually ended.
[3 marks]

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