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Kines 111 Midterm TEST FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM
20262027 BANK 2 VERSIONS QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS WILL COME
FROM HERE (100% CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADED
Olympism definition - ANSWER--A philosophy of life:
-body will and mind
-joy found in effort
-respect/culture
Location of ancient olympic games - ANSWER--Olympia; Peloponnesus
Estimated dates of beginning and end of Ancient olympic games -
ANSWER--776 B.C. - 393 A.D.
Describe the religious underpinnings for the holding of the Ancient
Games and for the abolishment of the Ancient Games - ANSWER---In
honor of Zeus; athletic events were a ritual sacrifice of energy to Zeus
-Emperor Theodosius I, the first Christian Greek ruler, abolished the
games because they were a pagan ritual. They were contrary to the first
commandment. Spread of christianity
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Describe the issues related to professionalism, symbolism, and
eligibility in the Ancient Games - ANSWER---Must be: male, free GREEK
citizen, not have committed murder or heresy.
-men performed naked
-women could not perform or watch if they were married
Name the important deities associated with the Games - ANSWER--
Zeus- considered lord of all gods
Hara- Wife of Zeus
Hercules- Zeus's son
Athena- Zeus's daughter
Apollo- Zeus's son
Describe the Greek perspective on team sports and competition for
women in the ancient Games - ANSWER---team sports not involved yet.
Women did not typically train or participate. Their job was at home
raising the children and be homemakers.
-Originally woman could not watch games
-Eventually unmarried women could watch to see the best of the best
-Unmarried woman could only compete in the Festival of Hera
Identify and describe the importance of the Festival of Hera - ANSWER--
(Wife and sister of Zeus)
-Competition for unmarried girls
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-3 foot races categorized by age, 500 ft in length, wore tunics
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Identify the various athletic events associated with the Ancient Games -
ANSWER---Standion foot race
-Pentathlon; track & field type events.. javelin, long jump, discus
-Boxing, wrestling, Pankration (MMA), No team events
Identify Pierre de Coubertin and his role in the modern Olympic
movement and his specific view on women, amateurs, and team sports.
- ANSWER--Coubertin founded the Olympic movement in 1894
-Muscular christianity: body is a temple
-Team sports were not looked at for a long time
-Amateurs not allowed
What was declared for safe travel before and after games? - ANSWER--
Truce of Zeus
Describe the political and social influences that influenced the revival of
the modern Games - ANSWER---Industrialization created leisure timed.
-Capitalism created an upward socioeconomic mobility.
-Muscular Christianity encouraged physical development.
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Describe the early 20th century definition of amateur & professional
athlete v. the Ancient Games - ANSWER--Amateur: "gentelmen", did
not compete for money, did not compete with professionals. Never
taught or got paid to teach a sport.
Professionals: working class, mechanic, not just for monetary gain of
performance
Rings - ANSWER--Rings: Designed by Coubertin, 5 rings symbolize 5
continents that send athletes, Leni carved rings into rock in Greece
-Rings attached = Unity
Olympic Anthem - ANSWER--Palamas wrote poem; "Ancient eternal
and immortal spirit"
Sung @ first olympiad
Medals - ANSWER--Design varies with each game
1st Modern games: first place- silver medal, olive branch, certificate
second place; copper medal, laurel crown
Later: gold, silver, bronze
Olympic Motto - ANSWER--"Citius, Altius, Fortius"
Swifter, Higher, Stronger
Kines 111 Midterm TEST FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM
20262027 BANK 2 VERSIONS QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS WILL COME
FROM HERE (100% CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADED
Olympism definition - ANSWER--A philosophy of life:
-body will and mind
-joy found in effort
-respect/culture
Location of ancient olympic games - ANSWER--Olympia; Peloponnesus
Estimated dates of beginning and end of Ancient olympic games -
ANSWER--776 B.C. - 393 A.D.
Describe the religious underpinnings for the holding of the Ancient
Games and for the abolishment of the Ancient Games - ANSWER---In
honor of Zeus; athletic events were a ritual sacrifice of energy to Zeus
-Emperor Theodosius I, the first Christian Greek ruler, abolished the
games because they were a pagan ritual. They were contrary to the first
commandment. Spread of christianity
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Describe the issues related to professionalism, symbolism, and
eligibility in the Ancient Games - ANSWER---Must be: male, free GREEK
citizen, not have committed murder or heresy.
-men performed naked
-women could not perform or watch if they were married
Name the important deities associated with the Games - ANSWER--
Zeus- considered lord of all gods
Hara- Wife of Zeus
Hercules- Zeus's son
Athena- Zeus's daughter
Apollo- Zeus's son
Describe the Greek perspective on team sports and competition for
women in the ancient Games - ANSWER---team sports not involved yet.
Women did not typically train or participate. Their job was at home
raising the children and be homemakers.
-Originally woman could not watch games
-Eventually unmarried women could watch to see the best of the best
-Unmarried woman could only compete in the Festival of Hera
Identify and describe the importance of the Festival of Hera - ANSWER--
(Wife and sister of Zeus)
-Competition for unmarried girls
,3|Page
-3 foot races categorized by age, 500 ft in length, wore tunics
-
Identify the various athletic events associated with the Ancient Games -
ANSWER---Standion foot race
-Pentathlon; track & field type events.. javelin, long jump, discus
-Boxing, wrestling, Pankration (MMA), No team events
Identify Pierre de Coubertin and his role in the modern Olympic
movement and his specific view on women, amateurs, and team sports.
- ANSWER--Coubertin founded the Olympic movement in 1894
-Muscular christianity: body is a temple
-Team sports were not looked at for a long time
-Amateurs not allowed
What was declared for safe travel before and after games? - ANSWER--
Truce of Zeus
Describe the political and social influences that influenced the revival of
the modern Games - ANSWER---Industrialization created leisure timed.
-Capitalism created an upward socioeconomic mobility.
-Muscular Christianity encouraged physical development.
, 4|Page
Describe the early 20th century definition of amateur & professional
athlete v. the Ancient Games - ANSWER--Amateur: "gentelmen", did
not compete for money, did not compete with professionals. Never
taught or got paid to teach a sport.
Professionals: working class, mechanic, not just for monetary gain of
performance
Rings - ANSWER--Rings: Designed by Coubertin, 5 rings symbolize 5
continents that send athletes, Leni carved rings into rock in Greece
-Rings attached = Unity
Olympic Anthem - ANSWER--Palamas wrote poem; "Ancient eternal
and immortal spirit"
Sung @ first olympiad
Medals - ANSWER--Design varies with each game
1st Modern games: first place- silver medal, olive branch, certificate
second place; copper medal, laurel crown
Later: gold, silver, bronze
Olympic Motto - ANSWER--"Citius, Altius, Fortius"
Swifter, Higher, Stronger
