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  • 1. In Ancient Greek religion, who were the Olympic Games held in honour of?
A) Athena
B) Poseidon
C) Zeus
D) Apollo
  • 2. What was the role of the ancient Olympic Games in Ancient Greek society?
A) A way of uniting them as one people
B) A method to select political leaders
C) A way to increase commercial trade
D) A way to declare war on neighbors
  • 3. How have some Christian thinkers criticized athletic competitions?
A) As a form of idolatry
B) As a form of tax evasion
C) As a waste of physical resources
D) As a violation of private property
  • 4. According to critics of sports, what do humans do during athletic competitions?
A) Reject all forms of reward
B) Focus solely on divine worship
C) Extol and adore themselves
D) Practice humility and silence
  • 5. What does Tertullian believe the entire apparatus of the shows is based upon?
A) Political unity
B) Physical training
C) Idolatry
D) Economic gain
  • 6. According to Tertullian, why are shows contrary to the calm temperament of a Christian?
A) They encourage excessive reading
B) They promote isolation
C) They lead to spiritual agitation
D) They are too expensive
  • 7. Which of the following emotions does Tertullian link to rivalry in sports?
A) Joy and kindness
B) Rage and bitterness
C) Love and empathy
D) Patience and peace
  • 8. What is the view of the Wesleyan-Holiness movement regarding professional sports?
A) They only permit them on weekdays
B) They sponsor local leagues
C) They oppose viewing or participating in them
D) They encourage them for physical health
  • 9. Why do Wesleyan-Holiness clerics believe professional sports profane the Sabbath?
A) Because they are played in stadiums
B) Because they require expensive equipment
C) Because they involve professional athletes
D) Because they take place on the day of rest
  • 10. What is one specific concern regarding uniforms mentioned by the Wesleyan-Holiness movement?
A) High production costs
B) Inappropriate color schemes
C) Lack of modesty
D) Use of prohibited synthetic fabrics
  • 11. According to the text, what behavior among players do Wesleyan-Holiness clerics associate with professional sports?
A) Extensive use of profanity
B) Studying religious texts
C) Excessive charitable giving
D) Avoiding public attention
  • 12. Why do Wesleyan-Holiness clerics oppose sports in relation to teetotalism?
A) Sports promote excessive hydration
B) Sports mandate the consumption of drugs
C) Sports events are associated with alcohol use
D) Sports require strict diets
  • 13. What is the primary concern of critics who describe sports as 'national self-deification'?
A) Feats of human power are idolized at the expense of divine worship
B) Sports discourage national identity
C) Sports take up too much time
D) Athletes are paid too much money
  • 14. What is one of the negative outcomes of rivalry listed by Tertullian?
A) Spirituality
B) Happiness
C) Grief
D) Contentment
  • 15. What serves as a way to combine religious pilgrimage and sport according to the text?
A) The ancient Olympic Games
B) Private gymnasiums
C) Modern television broadcasts
D) Local town festivals
  • 16. What percentage of female participation was reached at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
A) 50%
B) 49%
C) 31%
D) 20%
  • 17. What is the first mixed-gender sport to be admitted to the Olympics?
A) Volleyball
B) Baseball5
C) Gymnastics
D) Ice hockey
  • 18. According to the World Health Organization, how much less likely are women than men to meet activity guidelines?
A) 10 percentage points
B) 5 percentage points
C) 20 percentage points
D) 11 percentage points
  • 19. What is the estimated value of the youth sport industry in the US?
A) $10 billion
B) $20 billion
C) $4.5 million
D) $15 billion
  • 20. Which of these sports is mentioned as a risk for youth injury?
A) Goalball
B) Baseball5
C) Boccia
D) Gymnastics
  • 21. What is a disabled sport that has no equivalent in able-bodied sports?
A) Basketball
B) Ice hockey
C) Goalball
D) Volleyball
  • 22. At what age do most masters or senior sport categories usually begin?
A) 35
B) 45
C) 50
D) 25
  • 23. In what year were the first World Masters Games organised?
A) 1985
B) 1975
C) 2011
D) 1968
  • 24. How many viewers did the 2006 FIFA World Cup final draw worldwide?
A) 500 million
B) Over 700 million
C) 135 million
D) 114 million
  • 25. How much did a 30-second advertising spot for the 2015 Super Bowl cost?
A) US$135 million
B) US$15 billion
C) US$4.5 million
D) US$700 million
  • 26. What is considered an unofficial national holiday in the US?
A) The start of the USATF Masters
B) The World Masters Athletics Championships
C) Super Bowl Sunday
D) The day of the FIFA World Cup final
  • 27. Which sport is listed as a cause of potential injury alongside ice hockey and gridiron?
A) Boccia
B) Baseball5
C) Volleyball
D) Goalball
  • 28. What is the etymological origin of the word 'sport'?
A) Germanic sporten
B) Latin sportare
C) Old French desport
D) Greek desporta
  • 29. According to GAISF, a sport should not rely on what?
A) Large stadiums
B) A luck element specifically designed into it
C) Public funding
D) Professional referees
  • 30. Under GAISF's categorization, what type of sport is Formula 1?
A) Primarily motorised
B) Primarily mind
C) Primarily co-ordination and dexterity
D) Primarily physical
  • 31. What is considered the world's most accessible and practised sport?
A) Cycling
B) Running
C) Association football
D) Swimming
  • 32. Which of these is explicitly recognized as a sport by the International Olympic Committee?
A) Go
B) Draughts
C) Chess
D) Xiangqi
  • 33. Besides aerobic exercise and yoga, what other exercise helps reduce postpartum depression?
A) Swimming
B) Weightlifting
C) Multimodal exercise
D) High-intensity interval training
  • 34. Physical activity is associated with a lower risk of mortality from which of these conditions?
A) Ischemic stroke
B) Asthma
C) Arthritis
D) Type 2 diabetes
  • 35. Which of the following is NOT listed as a mind sport recognized by SportAccord?
A) Xiangqi
B) Bridge
C) Go
D) Draughts
  • 36. What are competitions that restrict participation to invited groups called?
A) Public
B) Unlimited
C) Open
D) Closed
  • 37. What is one criterion used by judges in boxing?
A) Effective aggression
B) Participant age
C) Team popularity
D) Time elapsed
  • 38. What is an example of a sport where the outcome is determined by judges' scorecards if no victory occurs?
A) Mixed martial arts
B) Swimming
C) Cycling
D) Running
  • 39. In which country were artifacts suggesting the existence of sport found as early as 2000 BC?
A) Greece
B) China
C) Egypt
D) Persia
  • 40. Which of these sports was practiced in ancient Egypt?
A) Kabaddi
B) Kho kho
C) Polo
D) Swimming
  • 41. Which ancient sport was linked to warfare skills in Persia?
A) Fishing
B) Javelin throwing
C) High jump
D) Zoorkhaneh
  • 42. Which sport originated in ancient Persia?
A) Swimming
B) Kho kho
C) Gymnastics
D) Polo
  • 43. Where were the ancient Olympic Games held?
A) Sparta
B) Thebes
C) Olympia
D) Athens
  • 44. What factor contributed to increased leisure time for sports in the modern era?
A) Global communication
B) Professionalism
C) Industrialisation
D) Mass media
  • 45. Who famously said, 'it's not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game'?
A) A Greek philosopher
B) Pierre de Coubertin
C) An Egyptian Pharaoh
D) Grantland Rice
  • 46. Which sport was NOT mentioned as being popular in ancient Egypt?
A) Wrestling
B) High jump
C) Kho kho
D) Fishing
  • 47. In which region was the village of Olympia located?
A) Peloponnesus
B) Persia
C) India
D) China
  • 48. What is the primary motive behind match fixing?
A) Testing new equipment
B) Predetermining results
C) Increasing fan engagement
D) Improving athletic skill
  • 49. What is one way athletes try to enhance performance through artificial means?
A) Practicing more often
B) Getting more sleep
C) Eating healthier food
D) Increasing blood volume
  • 50. What is amateur sport at lower levels commonly called?
A) Basic sport
B) Grassroots sport
C) Entry-level sport
D) Foundation sport
  • 51. In what year were Olympic athletes first allowed to receive compensation and sponsorship?
A) 1998
B) 2010
C) 1971
D) 1986
  • 52. In which sport is technology considered a necessary part?
A) Wrestling
B) Tennis
C) Association football
D) Motorsport
  • 53. In what year did sports engineering emerge as a discipline?
A) 2015
B) 2010
C) 2008
D) 1998
  • 54. Who makes the final decision in an NFL replay review?
A) The referee
B) The replay booth operator
C) The team captain
D) The head coach
  • 55. What is the common name for the video referee used in rugby?
A) Third Umpire
B) Television Match Official
C) Instant Review Official
D) Virtual Referee Assistant
  • 56. What technology is used in football to determine if the ball crossed the goal line?
A) Goal-line technology
B) Hawk-Eye
C) Hot Spot
D) Real Time Snickometer
  • 57. Who makes the final decision in international cricket after an umpire asks for help?
A) The main field umpire
B) The team captain
C) The third umpire
D) The match broadcaster
  • 58. Which technology is used in tennis to challenge umpiring decisions?
A) Hot Spot
B) Instant Replay System
C) Hawk-Eye
D) Real Time Snickometer
  • 59. Since what year has a decision review system for players been available in ICC-run cricket tournaments?
A) 2008
B) 2010
C) 2015
D) 2013
  • 60. What can sports help connect youth to?
A) Positive adult role models
B) Academic institutions
C) Professional sports teams
D) Government agencies
  • 61. Which organization offers a BTEC National Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development?
A) Pearson Education
B) The University of Sports Science
C) The World Health Organization
D) The Olympic Committee
  • 62. Which physical ability might be specifically improved by wrestling?
A) Strength
B) Swimming speed
C) Long-distance jumping
D) Precision aiming
  • 63. What type of equipment is used in the specific agility exercise mentioned in the text?
A) Resistance bands
B) Agility ladder
C) Weighted vest
D) Cones
  • 64. Which leader used the 1934 FIFA World Cup to showcase Fascist Italy?
A) Benito Mussolini
B) Joseph Stalin
C) Adolf Hitler
D) Francisco Franco
  • 65. In which city were the 1936 Summer Olympics held?
A) Garmisch-Partenkirchen
B) Rome
C) Berlin
D) Munich
  • 66. What ideology did Hitler aim to promote during the 1936 Olympics?
A) Democratic liberalism
B) Monarchical tradition
C) Communist equality
D) Aryan racial superiority
  • 67. What were Gaelic sports in Ireland historically connected to?
A) Economic trade unions
B) British imperial power
C) Socialist movements
D) Cultural nationalism
  • 68. What is the name of the GAA rule that banned football and rugby at Gaelic venues?
A) Rule 21
B) Rule 1969
C) Rule 1998
D) Rule 42
  • 69. Which event led to the removal of the GAA's Rule 21?
A) The 1972 Munich Olympics
B) The Good Friday Agreement
C) The 1969 Football War
D) The redevelopment of Aviva Stadium
  • 70. Which conflict was sparked by rioting at World Cup qualifiers?
A) The Munich massacre
B) The 1969 Football War
C) The Irish nationalist conflict
D) The South African apartheid crisis
  • 71. How many athletes were killed in the Munich massacre during the 1972 Olympics?
A) 12
B) 11
C) 10
D) 9
  • 72. What is the term for the correlation between the Washington Commanders' final game result and the incumbent president's election success?
A) The Presidential Game Theory
B) The Home Team Effect
C) The Redskins Rule
D) The Electoral Sports Bias
  • 73. Which sport was particularly noted for a conscientious approach regarding South African apartheid?
A) Rugby union
B) Gaelic football
C) Association football
D) Hurling
  • 74. Where were the 1936 Winter Olympics held?
A) Berlin
B) Rome
C) Munich
D) Garmisch-Partenkirchen
  • 75. Which stadium was being redeveloped during the temporary modification of Rule 42?
A) Berlin Olympic Stadium
B) Croke Park
C) Lansdowne Road
D) Aviva Stadium
  • 76. Which of the following did La Boétie compare to 'opiates' used by ancient dictators?
A) Religious texts
B) Tax incentives
C) Gladiators
D) Scientific experiments
  • 77. What did ancient peoples pay in exchange for the 'vain pleasures' of spectacles?
A) Their liberty
B) Their safety
C) Their land
D) Their wealth
  • 78. In East Germany, how many unofficial collaborators were estimated to be used each year in top-level sport?
A) 5,000
B) 10,000
C) 3,000
D) 1,000
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