Exploring the World of Sports and Games

What event does the narrator mention as starting today, related to sports?

• The Super Bowl

• The World Cup

• The Olympics

• The NBA Finals

Which ancient sport was depicted in a cave painting from around 7000 BCE?

• Wrestling

• Running

• Swimming

• Archery

Which ancient civilization is credited with the first written accounts of sports?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Sumer

• Ancient China

• Ancient Greece

What was the primary event at the first official Olympic Games?

• Javelin throw

• 200 yard dash

• Discus throw

• Marathon

What was the main appeal of the early Olympics according to historical beliefs?

• Physical fitness for soldiers

• Economic gain

• Religious practices

• Entertainment

What was the significant addition to the Olympics by 708 BCE?

• Pentathlon

• Chariot racing

• Marathon running

• Boxing

Who reinstated the Olympics in the modern era?

• Theodosius I

• Baron Pierre de Coubertin

• Hercules

• King Edward III

In what year were the first modern Olympic Games held?

• 1924

• 1896

• 1936

• 1904

According to the narrator, what does the Olympics affirm besides national pride?

• Technological advancements

• Other nations

• Cultural diversity

• Economic stability

What role did Mahatma Gandhi play in the history of soccer?

• He banned the sport

• He wrote about its philosophy

• He founded soccer clubs

• He was a famous player