Sports in Ancient Times
Which Greek god did the Greeks honor in the Olympic Games?
The Ancient Greeks saw Zeus as the leader of all of the gods.
American football originated from which two English sports?
Rugby and soccer
Which country boycotted the London Olympic Games?
Ireland
Who was the first African American to play major league baseball in the United States?
Jackie Robinson
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League started in what year?
1943
What four sports did Spartan women participate in?
Wrestling, javelin throwing, foot racing, and discus
What is America’s oldest team sport?
Lacrosse
What was the first year the Olympics were scheduled but then canceled?
1940
How many gold medals did Jesse Owens win?
Four gold medals
Because of her success, Joan Benoit, women had the opportunity to compete in the Los Angeles Olympics marathon in what year?
1984
How many teams of chariot racers were there in one fight?
Four
What country did golf originate from?
Scotland
What was the second year the Summer Olympics canceled due to WWII?
1944
What year did Earl Lloyd get drafted to play in the NBA?
1950
Mildred ‘Babe’ Didrikson Zaharias was a successful multi-talented athlete who played several sports.
What are two sports she played?
Track and field and golf
Which Greek goddess were the games played in honor of?
Hera
In what year during the 19th century was lacrosse named a national sport?
1859
Since tensions rised after the invasion of Afghanistan, the United States and the Soviets did not compete against each other in the Olympic Games until what year?
1988
What team did William O'Ree play for?
Initials are B.B
Boston Bruins
In what year during the 19th century did Diane ride in the Kentucky Derby?
1970
When did the Olympic Games begin?
- The Olympic Games began in 776 BC in Ancient Greece in Olympia.
When was the first organized hockey game played?
1875
As a result of the Soviet’s invasion of Afghanistan, how many countries did not want to take part in the Olympic Games?
65 countries
She was the first African American woman to compete in tennis. Her initials are A.G.
What is her name?
Althea Gibson
She was one of the most famous black athletes of the 1950s and 60s. Her initials are W.R.
What is her name?
Wilma Rudolph