Earliest Forms of Sports
The Oldest sport in human history is....?
Running/Sprinting
What is the city and country that the Ancient Olympics took place?
A footrace that had the competitors wear gear and run.
Armor Race
How did Milon of Croton train for his Olympic Event?
Carrying a baby calf everyday until it became full-sized ox.
Where did Mr. Jones go to College?
Duquesne University
This sport was created from hunting/warfare. It takes skill and serious accuracy.
Archery
The shortest footrace from the Olympics. Was the first event in Olympic history. (210 yards)
Stade
Cynisca of Sparta was the first woman to win at the Olympics... for what event?
Training/breeding horses.
What is Pennsylvania's state capital?
Harrisburg, PA
Name 3 out of the 8 Oldest sports in human history. (No repeats from what we have already discussed)
Gymnastics, Cuju, Mesoamerican Ballgame, Boxing, Swimming, Archery, Wrestling, and Running
The winner of an Ancient Olympic Event would win what?
Olive Wreath
How did Pankration or Boxing matches in the Olympics end?
When one admits defeat.
Milon of Croton won many Ancient Olympics for what event/sport?
6 (1 in the boy division)
What is the human body's largest organ?
Describe the Mesoamerican Ballgame.
Two Teams. Using their hips to put the ball into the circle. Losing team was sacrificed on many occasions.
How many days did the first Olympics Games last?
1 day
Most brutal sport in the Ancient Olympics was Pankration. Name the only two rules of it!
No eye gouging and no biting.
How many wins did Leonidas have at the Ancient Olympic Games?
12. (4 years in a row he won 3 events)
How many bones do sharks have?
Zero!
What was the name of the sport created in China that is recognized by FIFA as the first sport representing soccer?
Cuju
What year did the first Ancient Olympics take place?
776 BCE
Name 4 out of the 5 Pentathlon events.
Long Jump, Stade, Javelin, Wrestling, and Discuss
Ageas won his race and then ran all the way back to his home. Which was called?
Argos
How many colors will you find in a normal M&Ms bag?
6