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?

    <p>The sense of competition among equals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>As a ceremony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the Hittite culture?

    <p>It was wiped out for unknown reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Myceneans migrate to after the culture collapse?

    <p>Asia Minor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common stereotype associated with the Dorian ethnicity?

    <p>They are war-like and aggressive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the majority of Dorians reside in ancient Greece?

    <p>Southern Greece</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The introduction of athletics to the Greek world</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>As a natural aspect of heroism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To get the opponent's feet off the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>She was the goddess of victory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It was a dug-out pit filled with sand for competitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Skamma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did ancient Greek wrestlers keep their hair short?

    <p>To avoid being grabbed by their opponents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the Skamma pit at Olympia?

    <p>Next to the Temple of Zeus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It's a sign of bad luck, unless you're a doctor or cook</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To wrap around the hand and provide padding</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It was a statue of a famous boxer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They were prohibited</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It was used to signal a foul</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To protect the ears from injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main issue with the Hysplex A?

    <p>It was banned quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the mechanism used in Hysplex B and C?

    <p>A snapping gate like a mouse trap</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>There were no weight classes and no rounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were competitors paired in ancient Greek events?

    <p>By random draw from a pot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the status of wrestling in ancient Greek culture?

    <p>It was the most appreciated sport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the winner determined in ancient Greek wrestling competitions?

    <p>The first to win 3 out of 5 matches</p> Signup and view all the answers

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