Ancient Vs Modern Stadium

Question 1

Track

Answer 1

Ancient: rectangular, straight, approx 200m, turning posts

Modern: synthetic, oval, 400m with lanes

Question 2

Surface

Answer 2

Ancient: clay, sand

Modern: artificial, all weather, marked lanes

Question 3

Start

Answer 3

Ancient: stone sills with grooves for start and finish

Modern: starting blocks as required

Question 4

Field event

Answer 4

Ancient: use same surface as for racing

Modern: have central grassed area for throwing and sand pits/mats for jumping

Question 5

Seating

Answer 5

Ancient: used earth banks with no seats, curve of 3m for spectators to see

Modern: has banks of seating supported on structure which has access corridors

Question 6

Roof

Answer 6

Ancient: has none

Modern: usually offer some cover for spectators, competitors and media