G4 Social Studies - History 4.2 Sport

People have been taking part in sports since modern times.

• True

• False

What did sports develop from?

• people practicing judo, aikido and karate

• the law that required archery and sword practice

• people practicing skills for hunting, fishing and fighting

• people practicing swimming, javelin and ball games

According to the book, ancient art shows ALL the following activities EXCEPT?

• laser tag

• weight-lifting

• ball games

• gymnastics

Ancient art shows gymnastics, weight-lifting and ball games being played around 1400 BCE in what places?

• Ancient Japan, Korea and Vietnam

• Europe and Australia

• England and Germany

• Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt and Mesoamerica

According to the book, during which dynasty of China did soldiers play an ancient version of football?

• Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 CE)

• Three Kingdoms Period (220-280 CE)

• Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BCE)

• Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE)

Why did the ancient Chinese soldiers play football with a stone ball?

• to make them get hurt

• to make the game more fun

• to make them stronger

• to amaze the people watching

Which sports were popular in Ancient Greece and Rome?

• hunting, fishing, jousting and horse riding

• running, swimming, javelin throwing and ball games

• judo, aikido, kendo and karate

• tennis, baseball, football and cricket

Which athletic event did crowds gather to watch in the ancient Greek stadium built at Messini in Greece in 369 BCE?

• swimming

• jousting

• baseball

• running races

Today, where do many major sports tournaments, sports competitions, and athletic activities take place?

• at huge villas

• in huge stadiums

• at huge public baths

• in huge theatres

In Europe, about when did tournaments for hunting and fighting sports begin appearing?

• by about 1744 CE

• 1600 BCE

• by about 1100 CE

• in the 19th century