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The History of PE and Sport

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During the stone ages, sporting activities were mainly about

a)

fun

b)

marriage

c)

survival

d)

tradition

2.

In ancient Greece sporting competitions were mainly held for _________ purposes

a)

religious

b)

entertainment

c)

marriage

d)

traditional

3.

Many sporting activities were taught in a ___________ in ancient Greece

a)

Gymnasium

b)

Pool

c)

Hall

d)

Stadium

4.

A major sporting event during the ancient Greece period was the

a)

World Cup

b)

Commonwealth Games

c)

Greece Territority Games

d)

Olympic Games

5.

Popular games during the ancient Greece period were

(a)  

6.

A main reason for sport during the Roman Empire was to

a)

Prepare for the military

b)

Gain success at the Olympic Games

c)

Prepare young men for fatherhood

d)

Gain economic dominance

7.

(a)   played a big part in the design of sporting events during the Roman Empire

8.

The word "athlete" originated during which period?

a)

Ancient Greece

b)

Ancient Rome

c)

The Renaissance

d)

The Stone Ages

9.

What is a pancratium?

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10.

What is a pentathlon, and what track & field event in the Olympics is a combination of multiple events?

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11.

What is the difference between a professional athlete and an amateur athlete?

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12.

Chariot racing and gladiators fighting lions & bears to the death are popular sporting events during which period?

a)

The stone ages

b)

Ancient Greece

c)

Ancient Rome

d)

The Renaissance

13.

During the ancient roman period, sporting events will take place in huge

a)

Coliseums

b)

Gymnasiums

c)

Halls

d)

Outdoor fields

14.

The renaissance refers to the period 1300- 1600 AD. What does AD stand for

a)

Anno Domini (the year of our lord)

b)

Ante Dominus (the beginning of time)

c)

Agunus Departe (the day of our lord)

d)

Astra Demartus (the origin of time)

15.

During the renaissance ________ was very important to the population

a)

wealth and science

b)

sport and recreation

c)

family and values

d)

peace and freedom

16.

The sport you participated in depended on your ________ during the renaissance time

a)

Social class or royalty

b)

Age and gender

c)

Home address and job

d)

Political affiliation and freedom

17.

What 3 activities would the peasant class take part in during the renaissance?

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18.

What similarities and differences can you identify between sport participation today and during the renaissance?

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