Kin 2501 Exam 1 Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated)

Kin 2501 Exam 1 Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) Ancient Greece - answer-Birthplace of western civilization (776 BC-400AD) -Art, Literature, and sport takes place -fatherland of sport/inspiration came from here -foundation of modern art, rama, math, philosophy, science, gov, education -held an important place to be physically fit -women rarely mentioned, mostly about men, women not involved in at physical activity Agonistics - answer-term that Greeks used to describe highly organized and sophisticated program of competitive sports -part of a much larger system of physical training called gymnastics (actions performed in the nude) Homers Iliad - answer-Funeral games of patroclus -About Trojan war; gives detailed account of sport activities and games that were held including competitions in chariot races, boxing, wrestling, running, discus, javelin, archery Funeral Games - answerAt festivals/ funeral games they competed and held events (ex. foot races, duels w spears, boxing) and it was in honor of a man killed in battle. Earliest one was 1250BC in Greece. This was a very scared event. Best known funeral game was described by Homer in book XXIII of the Iliad Odyssey - answerOdysses proving self. Describes sporting activities held in honor of Odysseus who triumphs over foes through intelligence rather than strength. Its based on his adventures after returning from Trojan War. Someone asked him to prove himself and at the time they proved themselves through sport and physical activity What do these stories tell us about Greece? - answerThey give us evidence that they really valued the significance of being and athlete. The Greeks were the first to organize and make rules for games, developed the gymnasium, developed the first training methods, wrote the first code of sportsmanship and standards for fair play, and because of them we have the Olympic games today "Athlete" - answerGreeks thought of it to be one who competed for a prize Greek Ideal - answerUnity of "man o action" and "man of wisdom". Talking about the unity of mind and body Arete - answerAll-around physical, mental, moral excellence one strove for. Greek term that embodies the cultural idea of excellence. They glorified their Greek gods bc of their physical/mental/moral excellence Sparta - answerMilitary discipline oriented society. The military players played a huge roe in the games and they dominated the competitions because of their fitness levels. "Education" focused on preparation of boys for military. Training began at age 7the boys competing in conditioning activities (ex. swimming, boxing, jumping). Athens - answerExcellence was expressed as kalokagathia- the importance of developing the mind and body in harmony with each other. Embracers of the Greek Ideal( man of action/wisdom). Society reflected dual emphasis on intelligence and physical. The education system was mainly for upper class boys who attended private schools (music, literature, philosophy, gymnastics, wrestliong etc) Gymnasiums - answerAnything physical was called "gymnastics" ex. wrestling, jumping. This is a place where they trained. Public training facility; contained baths, a covered running track called the dromos, and an open space for practicing activities; comes from gymno: meaning naked The Ancient Olympic Games - answerThe largest of a set of religious festivals-> National unity, communication, religion. (776BC-393AD), Held every 4 years for 1200 years, late summer, in Olympia Zeus - answerGreek supreme God who the games were held in honor for Olympia - answerUnlike most of Greece, very rural area and it was green and lush; wasn't considered a city, but it was a religious sanctuary/holy place. They would send out messengers to proclaim peace and people would be able travel to and from Olympia safely. Wreath Games - answerBest known games, held every 4 years. Largest because the prize was a wreath placed on their head. Palestra - answerTraining facilities; bath house; private training facility for athletes to relax in between competition. (athletes practiced a few months before games). Hippodrome - answerWhere horse an chariot races were held. Hippo= Horse; huge building used for games involving horses-pulled chariots. Only the very wealthy participated. The Ancient Olympics Games: What are the 4 kinds of games included? - answerInformal Contests, Funeral Games, Wreath Games, and Secular Games Informal Games - answerBetween soldiers as they trained or waited for battle, to pass time; Much like today, pick up games when bored