Cultural Beginnings

Why does the author use italics in paragraphs 2, 4, and 5?

• To emphasize foreign words with which the reader will likely be unfamiliar

• To stress the importance of definitions of specific words in the text

• To provide for the reader a way to remember key words about the topic

• To denote the titles of books referred to in the text

The author organizes the text by-

• categorizing the information by sport

• discussing the sports based on when they were developed

• explaining the reasons why each sport was created

• comparing each of the sports

The author wrote this text most likely to -

• encourage the reader to participate in sports

• explain the origins of popular sports

• show the reader how to play a variety of sports

• emphasize the popularity of sports

Why does the author include the "By the Numbers" table?

• To reveal a connection between the number of people viewing sports and their impact on culture

• To provide statistical information to support the idea that sports appeal to people around the world

• To provide information about how many people participate in sports throughout the world

• To include facts and details about the different sporting events people enjoy watching

Based on information in the text, what can the reader infer about the value of team sports?

• They provide role models for children who lack family connections.

• They emphasize the importance of nutrition in a healthy lifestyle.

• They introduce modern players to the cultural competitions that inspired them.

• They provide a way for people to interact and to participate in healthy competition.

The author uses subheadings to -

• divide the text into chronological order

• highlight the variety of cultures represented in the text

• indicate the topics of the following paragraphs

• reveal the author's opinion about the topics

The word forerunner in paragraph 3 means -

• a person who runs quickly

• one who ignores a warning

• one that precedes another

• an indication that a topic is new

Based on the information in paragraphs 2, 4, and 5, what might the reader conclude about the

equipment used to play sports in ancient times?

• Equipment was constructed using high-quality materials.

• Equipment was used only on rare occasions.

• Equipment was used only by people who were wealthy.

• Equipment was made and decorated using available materials.