The Essence of Sports Trivia

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Where were the Olympic Games first staged? Options: Greece, Rome, Japan, America

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Greece

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Were sports a major part of every citizen's life in ancient times?

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False

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Which ancient empire had the gladiators? Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, The Germanic Tribes, Ancient Egypt

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Ancient Rome

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Were gladiators often criminals and slaves?

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True

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Which of today's sports was inspired by preparing for war? Options: cricket, tennis, archery, rugby

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archery

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amateur

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Someone who does something without payment.

Front

Which sport was created by physical education teacher, James Naismith?

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basketball

Front

Why were amateur players upset with their managers?

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Because they hired other players to play but didn't pay the amateurs.

Front

Purists believed athletes should play for the love of the game, not for the money.

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True

Front

America spread the love of baseball to which other countries? Options: Cuba and Japan, Russia and China, Australia and India, Many African countries

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Cuba and Japan