History test 1 Flashcards
1
Q
The original athletic event in the olympic games was
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stade race
2
Q
Stephanotis festivals were
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local athletic contests with no cash prizes
3
Q
Roman culture was
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not opposed to holidays, did not abolish economic/social inequalities/did not ban women
4
Q
Chariot drivers were
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generally drawn from the ranks of slaves or lower classes (pelicans)
5
Q
Emperor Theodosius banned Olympic games because
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He was a christian, objected to religious festivals like the olympics because they were dedicated to pagan gods
6
Q
Munera are
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gladitorial games
7
Q
Which olympic tradition did Nazi’s invent
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torch relay and lighting ceremony
8
Q
In a broad aspect, Modern and ancient games were
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among the most popular events in their respective worlds
9
Q
In ancient civilizations sport was a social glue
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FALSE
