Ancient Hittite Culture

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What was the dominant culture around 1400/1500 BC?

Mycenaean

Greek

Hittite (correct)

Minoan

What was the prize for the winner of the running competition among the king's bodyguards?

A wine to drink

A promotion (correct)

The title of king

Seizing the bridle

What is a characteristic of the Mycenaean contests?

They involved hunting and ceremonial activities (correct)

They were similar to the Greek athletics

They were only for the elite

They were only for the king

What is a key difference between the sporting activities in Mesopotamia and Egypt compared to Greek athletics?

The sense of competition among equals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of bull-fighting in Minoan culture?

As a ceremony (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Hittite culture?

It was wiped out for unknown reasons (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Myceneans migrate to after the culture collapse?

Asia Minor (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common stereotype associated with the Dorian ethnicity?

They are war-like and aggressive (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where did the majority of Dorians reside in ancient Greece?

Southern Greece (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is credited to the Dorians in the context of ancient Greek athletics?

The introduction of athletics to the Greek world (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the context in which athletics are mentioned in Homer's writings?

As a natural aspect of heroism (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective in the ancient Greek wrestling competition?

To get the opponent's feet off the ground (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Nike in the context of ancient Greek wrestling?

She was the goddess of victory (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Skamma pit in ancient Greek wrestling?

It was a dug-out pit filled with sand for competitions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the pit used in ancient Greek wrestling?

The Skamma (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why did ancient Greek wrestlers keep their hair short?

To avoid being grabbed by their opponents (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the Skamma pit at Olympia?

Next to the Temple of Zeus (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of dreaming about boxing in ancient Greece?

It's a sign of bad luck, unless you're a doctor or cook (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Himas in ancient Greek boxing?

To wrap around the hand and provide padding (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the characteristic of the bronze statue mentioned in the text?

It was a statue of a famous boxer (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the rule about low blows in ancient Greek boxing?

They were prohibited (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the referee's stick in ancient Greek boxing?

It was used to signal a foul (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the ear-guards in ancient Greek boxing training?

To protect the ears from injury (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue with the Hysplex A?

It was banned quickly (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the mechanism used in Hysplex B and C?

A snapping gate like a mouse trap (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about Body-Contact Sports in ancient Greece?

There were no weight classes and no rounds (A) Signup and view all the answers