Chapter 7 - Sports and History
1. (A) Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statement.
(1) The ancient event of Olympic competitions used to be held at ………… .
(a) Olympia, Greece
(b) Rome
(c) India
(d) China
Ans: Option (a) – Olympia, Greece
(2) The wooden dolls made in Maharashtra are known as …………
(a) Thaki
(b) Kalichandika
(c) Gangavati
(d) Champavati
Ans: Option (a) – Thaki
(B) Identify and write the wrong pair in the following set.
(1) Mallakhamb – Outdoor game based on physical skills
(2) Water polo – Water sport
(3) Skating – Adventurous ice sport
(4) Chess – Outdoor game
Ans: The wrong pair is:
Chess – Outdoor game
Explanation: Chess is an indoor game.
2. Write short notes :
(1) Toys and Festivals
Ans:
(i) Toys can throw light on history and technological development.
(ii) We get a glimpse of religious and cultural traditions.
(iii) As a part of traditional Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra model forts are made.
(iv) Clay images of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his soldiers are placed on these model forts.
(v) This tradition keeps the memory alive of the important role of forts in the history of Maharashtra.
(2) Sports and movies
Ans:
(i) The process of making a movie is a deep study of the particular period of the movies, story, language, dressing style, social life, etc.
(ii) Recently some movies on sports and biography of players have been released in Hindi and English for instance, the films Mary Kom and Dangal.
(iii) Mary Kom is the first Indian female boxer to participate in the Olympics and to win a bronze medal.
(iv) Dangal is based on the life story of Foghat (Phogat) sisters who were the first Indian female wrestlers to win gold medals at various international competitions.
3. Explain the following statements with reasons.
(1) Currently the structure of the sports economy has been significantly affected.
Ans:
(i) The world cup winning match played by Indian cricketers was watched by cricket fans all over the world.
(ii) Sports fans scattered all over the world have significantly affected the entire structure of the sports economy.
(iii) Fans watch the matches for entertainment, industrial and commercial companies look at it as a very good opportunity to advertise their ware.
(2) Toys can tell us about cultural history.
Ans:
(i) Toys can throw light on history, we can also get a glimpse of religious and cultural traditions.
(ii) As a part of traditional Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra model forts are made.
(iii) Clay images of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his soldiers are placed on these model forts.
(iv) This tradition keeps the memory alive of the important role of forts in the history of Maharashtra.
(v) An ivory doll made by an Indian craftsman was found in the excavation of Pompeii 1st century CE. It throws light on the Indo-Roman trade relations.
(vi) Thus toys found in archeological excavations can tell us about cultural contacts between nations in ancient times.
4. Write detailed answers to the following questions.
(1) Write about the history of sports equipment and toys in ancient India.
Ans:
(i) The means and equipment for the entertainment and education of children are called toys.
(ii) Clay toys have been found in archaeological excavations. These toys were fashioned either by hands or by using moulds.
(iii) Dolls are mentioned in ancient Indian literature. A Sanskrit play is named Mrichchhakatika. It means a clay cart.
(iv) Toys can throw light on history and technological development.
(v) As a part of traditional Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra model forts are made.
(vi) Clay images of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his soldiers are placed on this model forts, this tradition keeps the memory alive of the important role of forts in the history of Maharashtra.
(vii) An ivory doll made by Indian craftsmen was found in the excavation of Pompeii, it throws light on the Indo-Roman trade relations.
(viii) Thus, toys found in archaeological excavations can tell us about cultural contacts between nations in ancient times.
(2) Explain the close tie between sports and history.
Ans:
(i) To play is a natural instinct of human beings. Hence, the history of sports begins with the origin of mankind.
(ii) Various games have been played since the beginning of civilization.
(iii) Hunting was indeed a way of obtaining food for the ancient people but it was also looked upon as a game and entertainment.
(iv) The ancient Indian literature and epics mention various games such as games of dice (dyut), wrestling, horse and chariot races and chess.
(3) Explain the difference between indoor and outdoor games.
Ans: