Tom Brown's Schooldays and Rugby School History
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Who was the British-born editor of Spalding's baseball guide?

  • Abner Graves
  • AG Spalding
  • Chadwick (correct)
  • Babe Ruth

    • Abner Doubleday was universally recognized as the inventor of baseball.

    False

    In what year did the Montreal Expos have their last season?

    2004

    Baseball is often said to have derived from the English game of ______.

    <p>rounders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following individuals or terms with their contributions or significance in baseball history:

    <p>Chadwick = British editor who linked baseball to rounders AG Spalding = Prominent figure defending baseball as an American sport Abner Graves = Claimed Doubleday invented baseball Doubleday Myth = Legend surrounding the origins of baseball</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original name of Hamilton Harbour?

    <p>Burlington Bay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Montreal played no significant role in the development of sports in Canada.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who changed the name of Burlington Bay to Hamilton Harbour?

    <p>John Graves Simcoe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hamilton Harbour was separated from Lake Ontario by a _____ .

    <p>sandbar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following with their significance:

    <p>White-collar middle class = Stimulus to the growth of sport Working classes = Limited success in organizing teams Hamilton Harbour = Formerly known as Burlington Bay John Graves Simcoe = Named Burlington Bay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city hosted the third Olympiad in 1904?

    <p>Chicago, USA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first Winter Olympic Games took place in Chamonix, France in 1924.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many nations participated in the fourth Olympiad held in London in 1908?

    <p>22</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Games of the fifth Olympiad were held in ______ in 1912.

    <p>Stockholm, Sweden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Olympic Games with their corresponding years and locations:

    <p>Third Olympiad = St Louis, USA, 1904 Fourth Olympiad = London, Great Britain, 1908 Fifth Olympiad = Stockholm, Sweden, 1912 First Winter Olympic Games = Chamonix, France, 1924</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event marked the beginning of an era in the context of the Olympic Games?

    <p>Athens 1896 Olympic Games</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first Olympic Games in 1896 featured only male athletes.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is associated with the revival of the Olympic Games?

    <p>Evangelis Zappas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The second Olympiad was held in __________, France.

    <p>Paris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization was against the liberalization of amateurism?

    <p>American Athletic Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Olympic Games with their details:

    <p>Athens 1896 = 145 athletes, 0 women, 9 sports Paris 1900 = 1225 athletes, 19 women, 86 events 1896 Olympic Stadium = Panathenaic Stadium Games of second Olympiad = Held during the World's Fair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The AAU was the winner in the debate regarding the liberalization of amateurism.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many nations participated in the Athens 1896 Olympic Games?

    <p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following events first introduced the five-ring logo?

    <p>Games of the Seventh Olympiad, Antwerp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The women's Olympic Games gained control by the IAAF in 1928.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the key figure in negotiating women's events for the 1928 Olympics?

    <p>Madame Alice Milliat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The grand furor surrounding the women's _____ meter run at the 1928 Olympic games caused the IOC to withdraw the women's program in track and field.

    <p>800</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Olympic events or milestones with their descriptions:

    <p>First appearance of the five-ring logo = Games of the Seventh Olympiad, Antwerp First Olympic Winter Games = International Sports Week 1924, Chamonix Madame Alice Milliat's negotiations = Games of the Ninth Olympiad, Amsterdam Coca-cola's partnership = 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event was seen for the first time during the Third Winter Olympic Games in 1932?

    <p>Olympic podium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 1964 Summer Olympics were the first to be televised live.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which toy was introduced as a mascot for the Olympic Games in Munich?

    <p>Waldi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first Olympics with extensive color and satellite coverage were held in __________.

    <p>Mexico City 1968</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events with their significance during the Olympic Games:

    <p>First Olympic Village = Third Winter Olympics, 1932 First Torch Relay = Eleventh Games, Berlin Altitude Training Realization = Games of Peace and Joy Opening Ceremony Live Broadcast = 1964 Summer Olympics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the British-born editor of Spalding's baseball guide?

    <p>Henry Chadwick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The assertion that baseball was derived from rounders angered AG Spalding.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is erroneously credited with inventing modern baseball in Cooperstown, New York?

    <p>Abner Doubleday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The game of rounders is said to have influenced the development of ______.

    <p>baseball</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following individuals or terms with their descriptions:

    <p>AG Spalding = Insisted baseball was a pure American sport Henry Chadwick = Wrote about the English origins of baseball Abner Graves = Claimed Doubleday invented baseball Montreal Expos = Baseball team active from 1969 to 2004</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was Burlington Bay officially renamed to Hamilton Harbour?

    <p>1919</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The bay was named Burlington Bay after John Graves Simcoe.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which Olympic Games did the five-ring logo first appear?

    <p>Seventh Olympiad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The women's 800 meter run was held at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What separates Hamilton Harbour from Lake Ontario?

    <p>A sandbar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hamilton Harbour lies on the western tip of _______.

    <p>Lake Ontario</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the key figure that negotiated for women's events in the 1928 Olympics?

    <p>Madame Alice Milliat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following locations with their descriptions:

    <p>Burlington = City on the northwest of Hamilton Harbour Hamilton = City on the south of Hamilton Harbour Hamilton Beach = Location on the east of Hamilton Harbour Burlington Beach = Beach located near Hamilton Harbour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Coca-cola began its Olympic partnership by shipping 1,000 cases on the freighter SS president ______.

    <p>Roosevelt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Olympic milestones with their significance:

    <p>1924 = First Winter Olympic Games held in Chamonix, France 1928 = Women's 800 meter run causes IOC response 1932 = Color television introduced during the Olympics 1964 = First Olympics televised live</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city hosted the Games of the Third Olympiad in 1904?

    <p>St. Louis, USA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Games of the Fourth Olympiad in 1908 included only male athletes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did the first Winter Olympic Games take place?

    <p>1924</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Olympic Games with their relevant details:

    <p>Third Olympiad (1904) = St. Louis, USA, 89 Events Fourth Olympiad (1908) = London, Great Britain, 109 Events Fifth Olympiad (1912) = Stockholm, Sweden, 102 Events First Winter Olympics (1924) = Chamonix, France, 16 Events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ideologies is associated with the promotion of amateur values?

    <p>Amateurism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 1896 Olympic Games in Athens allowed participation from female athletes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Games of the second Olympiad were held in __________, France.

    <p>Paris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization emerged as the winner in the debate over the liberalization of amateurism?

    <p>AAU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the notable feature of the 1900 Olympic Games?

    <p>Inclusion of women athletes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The establishment of professionalism has always been in direct conflict with amateur values.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a significant first during the Eleventh Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany?

    <p>First torch relay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 1968 Olympics held in Mexico City marked the first time Olympic events were televised.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mascot was introduced during the Munich 1972 Olympic Games?

    <p>Waldi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first Olympics to have extensive color and satellite coverage were the games held in __________.

    <p>Mexico City 1968</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Olympic events with their significance:

    <p>1924 = First Winter Olympic Games held in Chamonix, France 1932 = First Olympic podium seen 1936 = First Olympic Games televised 1972 = Waldi introduced as mascot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tom Brown's Schooldays

    • Author: Thomas Hughes
    • Education: Private school at Twford (8-10 years), Rugby School (11-18 years), Oriel College, Oxford
    • Publications: Memoir of a Brother, Tom Brown's Schooldays, The Scouring of the White Horse, Tom Brown at Oxford, A Layman's Faith
    • Background: Second of seven sons, Father was an essayist and storyteller, Grandfather was the Vicar for Uffigton
    • At the age of 8, Thomas Hughes was sent to a private school at Twyford, near Winchester
    • At 11, he followed his brother to Rugby school
    • His father's choice of a Rugby education was influenced by his admiration for Dr. Thomas Arnold

    William Webb Ellis

    • Attended Rugby School in 1823 at the age of 11
    • According to accounts, he was the first to run with the ball after catching it
    • This action, although considered violating the rules, is not considered a great moment of history at the time.
    • Commemorated by a stone with an inscription on the Rugby School grounds.

    Dr. Thomas Arnold

    • Distinguished himself early
    • Attended Corpus Christi College, Oxford
    • Became the Headmaster
    • Emphasised religious and moral principles, gentlemanly conduct, and intellectual ability in his education.
    • Died in 1842 at the age of 47

    Sport in Colonial America

    • "Origins of Baseball"
    • Baseball in Canada (video)
    • 4 Canadians played Baseball or a modified form of baseball.
    • 2000 Canadians played softball

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    This quiz explores the life of Thomas Hughes and his notable work, 'Tom Brown's Schooldays', as well as the history of Rugby School, particularly the legendary figure of William Webb Ellis. Test your knowledge on the development of education at Rugby and its influential characters, including Dr. Thomas Arnold. Perfect for literature and history enthusiasts alike!

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