We Bet You’ve Never Even Heard of These Historical Sports Games
We Bet You’ve Never Even Heard of These Historical Sports Games
You don’t want to be stumped by this one.
You don’t want to be stumped by this one.
Think you know all there is to know about sports? Well, you might consider yourself to be the most ardent sports fan, but this quiz is a tad different. Why? Because this is not your average throwback. To ace this one, you need to be both a history buff and a sports enthusiast. If you’re up for a challenge that judges how much you really know about ancient sports, let’s get started.
>> You're a Genius If You Get 20/20 In This World History Quiz
Who were not allowed to participate in, or to watch, the Games in Olympia in the land of Elis?
Where was the popular ball game of Harpastum that was described as a barbaric form of rugby played?
What was the name of the ancient stick and ball game that originated in Normandy and Picardy?
Which game originated in south-east England sometime in the late 16th century?
The history of this sport can be traced back nearly 1,500 years to its earliest known predecessor, which was called Chaturanga, in India. Can you name the sport?
Invented in 1895, this game was originally called Mintonette. How is it known today?
Which sport began in ancient Greece as a form of exercise that combined physical coordination, strength, and dexterity?
In which country did the earliest evidence for soccer emerge?
Can you name the traditional striking and fielding sport that was similar to cricket and played mostly by milkmaids in England?
What was the most popular sport in ancient Rome that developed into an elaborate ritual that was infused with the Roman religion?
If you had the option to go back in time, which athlete would you want to witness in action?
If you had the option to go back in time, which athlete would you want to witness in action?