The primary purpose of the Olympic games was a religious event where Zeus was honored. The games were held in Olympia in ancient Greece to celebrate and honor Zeus, along with fostering peace among the city-states through athletic competition.
Which of the following was the primary purpose of the Olympic games?
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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.
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