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  • A. Rome
  • B. Germany
  • C. USA
  • D. Ancient Greek

Explanation: Ancient Greece is commonly described as the golden age of physical education because exercise, gymnastics and athletic competition were…

Correct answer: Ancient Greek
  • A. Roman
  • B. Greek
  • C. Germans
  • D. Egyptians

Explanation: The ancient Olympic Games were abolished under Roman rule, specifically by Emperor Theodosius I in the fourth century CE.

Correct answer: Roman
  • A. Chariot race
  • B. Foot race
  • C. Boxing
  • D. wrestling

Explanation: The stadion foot race was the first and original Olympic event, beginning the ancient Games at Olympia.

Correct answer: Foot race
  • A. 1day
  • B. 2day
  • C. 3day
  • D. 4day

Explanation: The earliest recorded Olympic festival, held at Olympia in 776 B.C., was a one-day event.

Correct answer: 1day
  • A. Paris
  • B. Mexico
  • C. Munich
  • D. Not held

Explanation: The 1916 Olympic Games were scheduled for Berlin but were cancelled because World War I was underway.

Correct answer: Not held
  • A. Koroibos
  • B. Iphitos
  • C. Hera
  • D. couberitonGet Study Guides

Explanation: Koroibos of Elis is traditionally recorded as the first winner of the ancient Olympic Games, winning the stadion race in 776 B.C.

Correct answer: Koroibos
  • A. person
  • B. place
  • C. Foot race
  • D. chariot race

Explanation: The marathon race takes its name from Marathon, a place in Greece associated with the ancient battle and the legendary run to Athens.

Correct answer: place
  • A. Rome
  • B. Italy
  • C. Germany
  • D. Greece

Explanation: Olympia, the ancient sanctuary and birthplace of the Olympic Games, is located in Greece.

Correct answer: Greece
  • A. period between two olympics
  • B. olympics
  • C. olympial medal
  • D. place in Greece

Explanation: An Olympiad is the four-year period between successive editions of the Olympic Games.

Correct answer: period between two olympics
  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 5

Explanation: Under the usual Olympic athletics entry rule, a country may enter up to three athletes in an individual event, subject to qualification…

Correct answer: 3
  • A. Performer
  • B. Captain
  • C. Referee
  • D. Spectator

Explanation: The referee applies the laws of the sport and penalises infringements during play.

Correct answer: Referee
  • A. Bonus line
  • B. Service line
  • C. Attack line
  • D. B&C

Explanation: Volleyball has both an attack line, which separates the front and back zones, and a service line or service area at the back of the court.

Correct answer: B&C
  • A. Light yellow
  • B. White
  • C. Light blue
  • D. Green

Explanation: The Laws of the Game require football goalposts and crossbars to be white. The other colours are not permitted for the goal frame.

Correct answer: White
  • A. A goalkeeper
  • B. A spectator
  • C. A referee
  • D. An umpire

Explanation: The referee applies the laws of football, controls play, and makes decisions during the match.

Correct answer: A referee
  • A. 15cm
  • B. 13cm
  • C. 16cm
  • D. 14cm

Explanation: In netball, the goal ring projects about 15 cm from the goalpost. This measurement concerns the ring’s projection from the post, not the…

Correct answer: 15cm
  • A. Three Sec
  • B. Two Sec
  • C. 0ne Sec
  • D. Five Sec

Explanation: The centre player must release the ball within three seconds of the umpire's whistle for the centre pass.

Correct answer: Three Sec
  • A. 1
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 6

Explanation: A player may receive one caution as an official warning for misconduct or repeated infringements.

Correct answer: 1
  • A. Hit the ball
  • B. By saying Start
  • C. Centre Third
  • D. Blow the Whistle

Explanation: The umpire starts a netball match by blowing the whistle, after which the centre pass is taken.

Correct answer: Blow the Whistle
  • A. Event Organiser
  • B. Manager
  • C. Refree
  • D. Goalkeeper

Explanation: The event organiser determines the length of the half-time interval within the competition regulations.

Correct answer: Event Organiser
  • A. 40 Mins
  • B. 50 Mins
  • C. 60 Mins
  • D. 70 Mins

Explanation: A standard netball match consists of four 15-minute quarters, giving a playing time of 60 minutes.

Correct answer: 60 Mins