Question
Review the details below.
• Spectators as well as participants in the Olympic Games were encouraged to inter
with the citizens of other city-states.
• Wars between city-states were temporarily suspended during the Olympic Games,
and athletes were allowed to travel to and from Olympia freely.
• The ancient Olympic Games gave leaders from different Greek city-states a rare
opportunity to meet and discuss political and economic issues.
Choose the best topic sentence to introduce a paragraph containing these details.
The primary purpose of the ancient Olympic Games was to pay homage to
the Greek god Zeus, but eventually it became a major sporting event.
The Olympic Games showcased the athletic achievements of citizens from
across Greek city-states.
The Olympic Games provided an opportunity to build unity and understanding
among the Greek city-states.
Submit
Answer
The Olympic Games provided an opportunity to build unity and understanding among the Greek city-states.