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Roland Barthes correct answers French theorist combined the use of semiotics with a cultural component that included the creation of social myth Olympia correct answers where the first Olympic games took place in 776 B.C. Elis correct answers Region in the Peloponnesus, in which Olympia is located, home of the Olympic Games. Truce of Zeus correct answers International truce among Greeks that ensured safe travels among spectators despite wars between city states Emperor Theodosius correct answers The Roman emperor who made Christianity the official religion of Rome Agon correct answers contest, struggle Pankration correct answers an olympic event that combined wrestling and boxing Pentathlon correct answers an athletic contest consisting of five different events Zappas Olympics correct answers series of athletic events held in Athens, Greece in 1850, 1870, and 1875 - sponsored by Greek businessman Evangelos Zappas Pierre de Coubertin correct answers Founder of the modern Olympics. William Penny Brookes correct answers Greatly influenced Coubertin and thought that the best way to prevent illness was through physical exercise. Many say the idea of the Olympic revival was his idea Olympism correct answers The philosophy behind the Olympic Games, which seeks "to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles." "Anthropological Days" correct answers Windsor Castle correct answers Where the start of the marathon took place, where 26.2 miles was set. Original distance was 25 miles. Marathon started below window of royal nursery and ended in front of the king (26.2 miles); Where Prince Harry and Meghan Markel married Jim Thorpe correct answers 1912, American Indian, wins both decathlon and pentathlon at Olympics in Sweden; later medals and honors taken away when its discovered he had played semi-pro baseball as a summer job in college "Citius, Altius, Fortius" correct answers Olympic Motto - Faster, higher. stronger