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WorksheetsThe History of PE and Sport
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 23mins
During the stone ages, sporting activities were mainly about
fun
marriage
survival
tradition
In ancient Greece sporting competitions were mainly held for _________ purposes
religious
entertainment
marriage
traditional
Many sporting activities were taught in a ___________ in ancient Greece
Gymnasium
Pool
Hall
Stadium
A major sporting event during the ancient Greece period was the
World Cup
Commonwealth Games
Greece Territority Games
Olympic Games
Popular games during the ancient Greece period were
(a)
A main reason for sport during the Roman Empire was to
Prepare for the military
Gain success at the Olympic Games
Prepare young men for fatherhood
Gain economic dominance
(a) played a big part in the design of sporting events during the Roman Empire
The word "athlete" originated during which period?
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
The Renaissance
The Stone Ages
What is a pancratium?
What is a pentathlon, and what track & field event in the Olympics is a combination of multiple events?
What is the difference between a professional athlete and an amateur athlete?
Chariot racing and gladiators fighting lions & bears to the death are popular sporting events during which period?
The stone ages
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
The Renaissance
During the ancient roman period, sporting events will take place in huge
Coliseums
Gymnasiums
Halls
Outdoor fields
The renaissance refers to the period 1300- 1600 AD. What does AD stand for
Anno Domini (the year of our lord)
Ante Dominus (the beginning of time)
Agunus Departe (the day of our lord)
Astra Demartus (the origin of time)
During the renaissance ________ was very important to the population
wealth and science
sport and recreation
family and values
peace and freedom
The sport you participated in depended on your ________ during the renaissance time
Social class or royalty
Age and gender
Home address and job
Political affiliation and freedom
What 3 activities would the peasant class take part in during the renaissance?
What similarities and differences can you identify between sport participation today and during the renaissance?
