Research and write an essay on the history of the Olympics, answering the following: Why was Zeus so important to the early games?
What was the purpose of the early games?
What was the "Sacred Truce" and why was it so important to the games?
What was the role of the parade of athletes in the early games?
What were the first Olympic sports? What role did these sports provide for the economy of their countries?
What were the prizes of the early games and what did they represent?