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Kin 2501 Exam 1Ancient Greece - ANS-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 - ANS-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 - ANS-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 - ANSAt 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 - ANSOdysses 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? - ANSThey 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" - ANSGreeks thought of it to be one who competed for a prize
Greek Ideal - ANSUnity of "man o action" and "man of wisdom". Talking about the unity of mind
and body
Arete - ANSAll-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 - ANSMilitary 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 - ANSExcellence 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 - ANSAnything 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 - ANSThe 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 - ANSGreek supreme God who the games were held in honor for
Olympia - ANSUnlike 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 - ANSBest known games, held every 4 years. Largest because the prize was a
wreath placed on their head.
Palestra - ANSTraining facilities; bath house; private training facility for athletes to relax in
between competition. (athletes practiced a few months before games).
Hippodrome - ANSWhere 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? - ANSInformal
Contests, Funeral Games, Wreath Games, and Secular Games
Informal Games - ANSBetween soldiers as they trained or waited for battle, to pass time; Much
like today, pick up games when bored
Funeral Games - ANSWell organized contests held by warriors after the funeral of a man killed
in battle; Earliest one 1250BC in Greece
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