Choose the sentence from the excerpt that reveals how the location of the Olympics has changed over time.
1. The location of the Olympic Games has always been important. While the ancient Games were always held on the plains of Olympia, Greece, the modern event travels around the world.
2. The International Olympic Committee, the group that helps to plan the Olympics, decides which cities will host the Games. Until 1964, all Olympic Games were held in either North America or Europe.
3. The ancient Games took place in Olympia, where athletes competed in various sports.
4. The modern Olympic Games began in 1896 and have evolved over the years.
The correct sentence is:
1. The location of the Olympic Games has always been important. While the ancient Games were always held on the plains of Olympia, Greece, the modern event travels around the world.
Explanation: This sentence clearly indicates the shift in the location of the Olympics from the fixed site of Olympia in ancient Greece to a variety of locations around the world for the modern Olympic Games, highlighting the change over time.