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What was the purpose of the first Olympic games?

to determine who was the strongest athlete

to honor the gods

to keep cities from starting wars

to celebrate a Greek holiday

User Dogan
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You could answer this both ways:

To honor Gods, such as Zeus AND to keep cities united and prevent them from starting wars.

So answer 2 and 3 both work.

Hope this helps!

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