Using the sites below, we will explore the Ancient Olympics and contrast them to the Modern Olympics.
Explore the following sites picking up facts about both the modern and ancient Olympics. You will then answer some questions which compare and contrast the two games.
When were the first Ancient Olympics?
When were the first Modern Olympics?
Where were the Ancient Olympics held? How many days did they last?
Where were the last Summer Olympics held? How many days did they last?
What events were in the Ancient Olympics?
Are all of the events of the Ancient Olympics in the Modern Olympics? What are some different sports/games found in the modern Olympics?
What event or game would you add to the Olympic games?
Who was allowed to compete at the Ancient Games? WHY? How is that different from today’s games?
What prizes did the victors get for winning in the Ancient Games? What do winners receive today?
Was the Marathon part of the Ancient Games?
How many years make up an “Olympiad”?
Who was Pierre de Coubertin?
How have the Olympics changed through the last hundred years? (List at least 3 ways)
What year did the Ancient Olympics stop?
EXTRA CREDIT!! (You must answer all questions to receive credit)
1. Are these quality sources? Why or Why not?
2. What do you consider quality information?
3. what sources could you use to find quality information?
4. Besides improving computer speed, what could we change to improve the web quest?
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