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Which civilization introduced formal sports to the world?
Which civilization introduced formal sports to the world?
- The Ancient Greeks (correct)
- The Mesopotamians
- The Egyptians
- The Romans
How far back does the documented history of sports go?
How far back does the documented history of sports go?
- 4,000 years
- 3,000 years (correct)
- 1,000 years
- 2,000 years
Why did early games often involve the throwing of spears, stakes, and rocks?
Why did early games often involve the throwing of spears, stakes, and rocks?
- For entertainment purposes
- To prepare for war (correct)
- To showcase physical strength
- To train as a hunter
What can the study of the history of sport teach us?
What can the study of the history of sport teach us?
How did the military culture and the development of sport in Ancient Greece influence each other?
How did the military culture and the development of sport in Ancient Greece influence each other?