Question

Which of the following was the primary purpose of the Olympic games?

(1 point)
Responses

It was a religious event where Zeus was honored.

It was a religious event where Zeus was honored.

It was a political event where Athens and Sparta fought.

It was a political event where Athens and Sparta fought.

It was a social event where women built religious shrines.

It was a social event where women built religious shrines.

It was an economic event where debts were paid off.

Answer 1

It was a religious event where Zeus was honored.

The ancient Olympic Games were held at Olympia as part of a religious festival honoring Zeus, with athletic contests and ceremonies (including sacrifices) to the god.