History of the Olympics

Download this 15 slide PowerPoint about 'History of the Olympics' to use to teach children that the ancient Olympics games were created about 3,000 years ago as part of a religious ceremony to salute and honour the Greek gods. Find out about the events that were held over the five days and how during the ancient Olympic games a sacred flame was burnt at the altar of Zeus. A great PowerPoint to use to introduce the history of the Olympic games.