Bull-Leaping fresco from the palace of Knossos was written by Jordan Wolfe.

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The ancient tradition of bull-leaping is offered by the modern sport of Landaise.

What are some similarities and differences between the two sports that anthropologists may want to investigate to better understand ancient Mesoamerican culture?

Answers will change.Information about basketball and ball games can be consulted.Both games involve two teams.There are two games with a rubber ball.The games are played on a court.The ball is usually kept in play by the athletes with their hips and torsos.The ball weighed as much as 9 pounds, while basketballs only weigh 22 ounces.The basketball hoops are horizontal while the Mesoamerican hoop is vertical.

There are many similarities between modern sprints and ancient Greek foot races.What are the similarities and differences between modern and ancient sprints?

Answers will change.Information about ancient Greek foot races should be consulted.The ancient stadion is only 20 meters short of the 200 meter dash.There are no equipment used in either race.The ancient and modern Olympic Games have had sprint teams.Men and women competed in official foot races in ancient Greece.The sexes do not compete against each other.Modern athletes compete on an oval track while ancient athletes raced along a rectangular field.Modern athletes wear specialized running gear, while ancient runners competed in the nude.

Polo was once called chogan in ancient Persia.What are the similarities and differences between polo and chogan?

Answers will change.Information about polo and chogan can be consulted.There are two teams of athletes on horseback.Teams use long mallets to hit a ball into a goal.Male and female athletes compete.There are some differences between modern polo teams and chogan teams.The balls used in chogan were usually made of wood or bamboo.Polo players are only allowed to hold their mallets in their right hand.This rule did not apply to ancient athletes.

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Ancient Greek politics, philosophy, art and scientific achievements influenced Western civilization.The Olympic Games are an example of their legacy.Use the videos, media, reference materials, and other resources in this collection to teach about ancient Greece.