The olympics are athletic games that first started in Greece. These games were later revived and are now seen as massive global athletic events that bring the world together and are held every four years. The olympics between 1892 to 2002 brought together cultures due to bringing together nations regardless of wars while simultaneously divided nation’s teams because of countries enforcing their own political agendas onto their athletes, such as Nazi Germany making their athletes prove how Nazism is better than democracy. Women were also beginning to participate in the games and at first were barely participating in the games, economically the olympics became more and more expensive throughout the years and became a cash pit for large companies
The documents given all point towards a specific idea: how the olympics affect the world. The method in which the olympics affects the world differs in the various sources, with some speaking on progress in political relations, some speaking on progress socially, and finally others arguing it affects the world as a place for hostile countries to prove their worth to each other competitively. The documents about political progress are documents 1, 5, 6, and 7. The first, document 1, speaks very specifically on one who believes that the olympics will decrease tension between countries.
The Olympic games have been around for a long time, and within that time they've shaped into something new. The Games have reformed especially in the aspect of who gets to compete. Firstly, the Olympic games hit some bumps in the road when the many different countries faced nationalism, like the conflict between the countries as a result of wanting to win. Secondly, there were people who wanted the games to return to bring peace, like the organizers of previous games. Also, there were some people who wanted the Olympic for financial reasons.
Even though the 1936 Olympics had unjust political elements in it, they still started traditions. The Olympics are a way to bring the world together ("The Nazi"). The Olympics had an impact on the world, and so did Jesse
Adam Wolfe English III H Mrs. Casey 6-20-23 The Impacts of the Olympics The Olympics are a world renowned, beautiful and extreme sporting competition. In which over 200 countries compete for titles in the various categories. These titles win these counties and their altheates international renown. While the Olympics are this great, global spectacle and wonderful tradition, it causes great cost and impact to the people of the host country.
Aqeela Idrees AP world History Olympics DBQ 3/3/18 Athletic competitions known as the Olympic games were revived in 1896, after the initial games, held in Greece every four years from 776 b.c.e to 393 c.e, in the effort to bring the world together in a healthy competition. Following several years of planning, key factors that shaped the modern Olympic games were the rise of feminism, nationalist rivalry, and capitalism. Establishment of the modern Olympic games corresponded with the rise of feminism around the world. By 1900 powerful feminist movements had arisen, which Sought legal and economic gains for women.
Some important events that helped sports become known were the Olympic games that were from April 20 to September 12. The momentum these sports built in the 1920’s endured in the popularity to the present day. Sports really help raise a lot of money to build the new stadium that we have today. The olympics games were stopped because of World War I but after it ended the olympics started up again and were more known to people before.
"Running, long jump, shot put, javelin, discus, and equestrian competitions" are some of the many Olympic sports played many centuries ago. While these sports were made for entertainment purposes, they were also helpful for ancient civilizations. The Games had a religious and political significance and helped Greek historians and writers to keep track of time. These games were very important to history and to this very day The Olympics were held in honor of the Greek gods.
Nowadays, many people don 't know where an important piece of history originated from. Although much of it dates back to a couple 100 years ago, such as in sports. Many of the sports popular today have their roots coming from the late 19th century. Though for many of the sports today, many of them are part of people 's lives and dedicate their time to it not just for fun but for the love of the game. Like for Boxing and Baseball they 're not easy sports to learn, but for some people it comes naturally.
Most basketball teams in America today are made up of the descendants of African migrants. This has changed the whole culture of the whole country because before, well known sports like these used to be only played by Europeans and Americans. In America, African migrants have much better physical capabilities. Because of this, many of them have been invited to represent America in the Olympics. By representing America, people look up to them, instead of just seeing them as migrants.
That is a modern tradition. “The idea of the Olympic torch or Olympic Flame was first inaugurated in the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam. There was no torch relay in the ancient Olympic Games” (“The Games”). The olympics were held in Zeus 's honor every four years. They were always held in Olympia because Olympia was one of the oldest religious center in the Greek world.
It can be said that the Olympic and Paralympic games serve as a vehicle for expressing British national and cultural identity. Personally, I agree as well as disagree with this sentiment. I believe that the spirit of the Olympic and Paralympic games are determinant upon the host city of the games. So, in regards to the most recent Olympic and Paralympic games, which took place in London and its surrounding areas, yes, the games served as a vehicle for expressing British national and cultural identity. However, with the upcoming games taking place in Rio de Janeiro the games will not express British national and cultural identity, it will express Brazilian national and cultural identity.
An example of a modern world connection of which relates back to Delphi is the Olympics since the modern day Olympics are a multi sport event taking place every fourth year. A huge range of sports are offered in the modern day Olympics from Swimming to volleyball etc. Olympics in the past were known as the Pythian games. The Pythian Games lasted 6 to 8 days and included not only sports but also music, poetry and drama contests and also played every 4 years. The Pythian Games were the predecessor to the Olympic Games.
The olympics were held in order to allow men to show off their physical abilities, but more importantly were, “held in honour of Zeus every single time” in order to appease him (“Greek Mythology and Western Civilization”). The Olympics stopped being held after many centuries, but started again in 1896 all around the world. They continue to be held today, but are no longer to praise the gods, but are simply for athletes to showcase their abilities and bring pride and honor to their countries. The torch of the Olympics and the awards ceremony that were in the first Olympics are
Are major sporting events like the Olympic Games a waste of money? Are the Olympic Games a waste of money? The Olympic Games are an international event where athletes from every country come together to compete. Many fans and spectators attend this event to cheer for their country. The number of spectators keeps on increasing every four years as the event gets more popular.
