Sports History Revision Quiz

Where did sport originate from in Ancient Times?

• Trying to stay fit

• From soldiers preparing for war and hunting for food

• Archery and Wrestling

• To educate children

What was the first 'formal' form of sport?

• Ancient Olympics

• Hunting

• Modern Olympics

• Chariot Racing

Who invented the Olympic Games?

• Ancient Egyptians

• Ancient Chinese

• Ancient Romans

• Ancient Greeks

What does the Olympic motto' Citius, Altius, Fortius' translate to (in order)?

• Quicker, Better, Fitter

• Stronger, Higher, Faster

• Faster, Higher, Stronger

• Longer, Higher, Faster

Which of the following was not a sport at the Ancient Olympic Games?

• Wrestling

• Hockey

• Javelin

• Chariot Racing

Why were sports like Archery, Discuss and Javelin throwing the first to be played at the Ancient Olympics? Where did they develop from?

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Describe what an Olympiad is

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In what city were the Ancient Olympics held?

• Rome

• Sparta

• Athens

• Olympia

Which God was the Ancient Olympics dedicated to?

• Poseidon

• Zeus

• Aries

• Ra

True or False: The athletes at the Ancient Olympic Games received prize money if they were victorious

• True

• False