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.

Answer 1

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.