Ancient Olympics
The Olympic Games were the sporting, social and cultural highlight for what nation?
Greece
Ancient Greek sport where competitor rides in cart behind a horse
Chariot Racing
Many Ancient Chinese sports were invented for what purposes?
Military
Traditional ancient African sports are not already incorporated into the olympics because they lack...
Clear rules and regulations
Who was allowed to participate in the ancient Olympic Games?
Free, Greek men
Ancient Greeks though competition fostered...
Excellence
What feature set ancient Chinese sport apart from Ancient Greek sport? 2 possible answers
Focus on improving body's health rather than brute strength, use of balls
Measurement of time based on 4-year increments
Olympiad
Corporal punishment awaited those guilty of
a false start on the track
Ancient Chinese football and modern day American football have what in common?
use leather ball filled with air
Ancient Greeks also held competition for... (3 things)
Music, Singing, Poetry
Pankration, a no holds barred fight, banned only what two actions?
Biting and Eye Gouging
What Dynasty focused on using sports for military purposes?
Han Dynasty
The Ancient African Sport, Savika, released an angry _________ to be ridden by the player?
Bull
Olympic spectators celebrated the competition by throwing a 24 hour...
BBQ
What were the names of the 3 field events in Ancient Greece?
Long Jump, Javlin, Discus
In what Dynasty did the use of balls in sports flourish?
Tang Dynasty
African sports have continued to evolve in their practice and structure due to_______________ (starts with a W)
Westernization