Sports History Revision Quiz

Where did sport originate from in Ancient Times?

• Trying to stay fit

• From soldiers preparing for war and hunting for food

• Archery and Wrestling

• To educate children

What was the first 'formal' form of sport?

• Ancient Olympics

• Hunting

• Modern Olympics

• Chariot Racing

Who invented the Olympic Games?

• Ancient Egyptians

• Ancient Chinese

• Ancient Romans

• Ancient Greeks

What does the Olympic motto' Citius, Altius, Fortius' translate to (in order)?

• Quicker, Better, Fitter

• Stronger, Higher, Faster

• Faster, Higher, Stronger

• Longer, Higher, Faster

Which of the following was not a sport at the Ancient Olympic Games?

• Wrestling

• Hockey

• Javelin

• Chariot Racing

Why were sports like Archery, Discuss and Javelin throwing the first to be played at the Ancient Olympics? Where did they develop from?

Describe what an Olympiad is

In what city were the Ancient Olympics held?

• Rome

• Sparta

• Athens

• Olympia

Which God was the Ancient Olympics dedicated to?

• Poseidon

• Zeus

• Aries

• Ra

True or False: The athletes at the Ancient Olympic Games received prize money if they were victorious

• True

• False