Sports History Final Exam
According to historical records, the first ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to
776 BC. - ANS-In what year was the first Ancient Olympic Games recorded?
The Ancient Greeks claimed that Hercules was the Games' founder - ANS-Who was the
founder of the Ancient Olympic Games?
The festival and the games were held in Olympia, a rural sanctuary site in the western
Peloponnesus. - ANS-Where were the first Ancient Olympic Games held?
A victor received a crown made from olive leaves, and was entitled to have a statue of
himself set up at Olympia. - ANS-What did winners of the first Olympics receive?
A winged female character known as Nike, which means "victory" in Greek. - ANS-Who
is the Greek Goddess of Victory?
An Olympic Truce was enacted so that athletes could travel from their countries to the
games in safety. All wars were to be halted before, during and after the Games. -
ANS-Describe the "Truce of Zeus" policy?
The Olympics were open to any free-born Greek in the world. Women were only allowed
to take part by entering horses in the equestrian events. - ANS-Who was allowed to
participate in the Ancient Olympic Games?
200 Meter Run
Javelin Throw
Long Jump
Discus Throw
Wrestling - ANS-List the events in the pentathlon?
Pankration was a combination of boxing and wrestling - ANS-Describe the Ancient
Olympic event Pankration?
In 363 AD, Emperor Theodosius end the Games because he considered them pagan. -
ANS-Why did Emperor Theodosius of Rome ban the Olympic Games?
, In 1896 a renewal of the Olympic games took place in Greece. Since 1896 the Olympics
have taken place every four years. - ANS-When did the modern Olympic Games begin?
- Foul territory
- 90 feet between bases
- Three-out innings
- Nine-member teams with fixed batting orders
- Elimination of retiring baserunners by throwing batted baseballs at them - ANS-List
some of the baseball rules established by the New York Knickerbockers Club?
Alexander Cartwright - ANS-Who is considered the "Father of Baseball"?
Soldier in both armies taught the rules and played the game of baseball during the War.
- ANS-Explain how the Civil War increased baseball's popularity?
Cincinnati Red Stockings - ANS-Name the first professional baseball team that paid all
of their players?
William "Candy" Cummings - ANS-What pitcher is credited for creating the curve ball?
The first league; failed because of drinking, gambling, and folding teams. - ANS-When
did the National Association exist, and what happened to it?
The replacement for the National Association, but the teams soon left. - ANS-When did
the National League exist, and what happened to it?
The players leaving the National League created this. - ANS-When did the American
Association exist, and what happened to it?
College students used the first football games as initiation rites for incoming freshmen. -
ANS-What prompted universities to begin to play football?
Walter C. Camp. He created the line of scrimmage, set players at 11, and instituted the
size of the field at 110 yards. - ANS-Who is considered the "Father of Football" and what
rules did he create?
Forward pass and neutral zone - ANS-After President Roosevelt threatened to ban
football, what rules were added to the game?
Denver Broncos
According to historical records, the first ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to
776 BC. - ANS-In what year was the first Ancient Olympic Games recorded?
The Ancient Greeks claimed that Hercules was the Games' founder - ANS-Who was the
founder of the Ancient Olympic Games?
The festival and the games were held in Olympia, a rural sanctuary site in the western
Peloponnesus. - ANS-Where were the first Ancient Olympic Games held?
A victor received a crown made from olive leaves, and was entitled to have a statue of
himself set up at Olympia. - ANS-What did winners of the first Olympics receive?
A winged female character known as Nike, which means "victory" in Greek. - ANS-Who
is the Greek Goddess of Victory?
An Olympic Truce was enacted so that athletes could travel from their countries to the
games in safety. All wars were to be halted before, during and after the Games. -
ANS-Describe the "Truce of Zeus" policy?
The Olympics were open to any free-born Greek in the world. Women were only allowed
to take part by entering horses in the equestrian events. - ANS-Who was allowed to
participate in the Ancient Olympic Games?
200 Meter Run
Javelin Throw
Long Jump
Discus Throw
Wrestling - ANS-List the events in the pentathlon?
Pankration was a combination of boxing and wrestling - ANS-Describe the Ancient
Olympic event Pankration?
In 363 AD, Emperor Theodosius end the Games because he considered them pagan. -
ANS-Why did Emperor Theodosius of Rome ban the Olympic Games?
, In 1896 a renewal of the Olympic games took place in Greece. Since 1896 the Olympics
have taken place every four years. - ANS-When did the modern Olympic Games begin?
- Foul territory
- 90 feet between bases
- Three-out innings
- Nine-member teams with fixed batting orders
- Elimination of retiring baserunners by throwing batted baseballs at them - ANS-List
some of the baseball rules established by the New York Knickerbockers Club?
Alexander Cartwright - ANS-Who is considered the "Father of Baseball"?
Soldier in both armies taught the rules and played the game of baseball during the War.
- ANS-Explain how the Civil War increased baseball's popularity?
Cincinnati Red Stockings - ANS-Name the first professional baseball team that paid all
of their players?
William "Candy" Cummings - ANS-What pitcher is credited for creating the curve ball?
The first league; failed because of drinking, gambling, and folding teams. - ANS-When
did the National Association exist, and what happened to it?
The replacement for the National Association, but the teams soon left. - ANS-When did
the National League exist, and what happened to it?
The players leaving the National League created this. - ANS-When did the American
Association exist, and what happened to it?
College students used the first football games as initiation rites for incoming freshmen. -
ANS-What prompted universities to begin to play football?
Walter C. Camp. He created the line of scrimmage, set players at 11, and instituted the
size of the field at 110 yards. - ANS-Who is considered the "Father of Football" and what
rules did he create?
Forward pass and neutral zone - ANS-After President Roosevelt threatened to ban
football, what rules were added to the game?
Denver Broncos
