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Question
Explain the close tie between sports and history.
Solution
- The games played earlier in ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt and so on have now developed into successful sports being played across the globe.
- The physical activity practised in rituals, warfare and entertainment has developed into sports today. The military training was required to determine whether the person was useful for the service, which involved competition indirectly between the aspirants.
- Since those old days, sports and games have developed to a great extent and globalisation has increased the viewers. Sports have evolved with the evolution of mankind and today people are bringing glory to their nations through competitive sports and games.
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Toys can throw light on history and technological development. We can also get a glimpse of religious and cultural traditions through them. As a part of traditional Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra model forts are made.
Clay images of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his soldiers and also people and animals are placed on these model forts. This tradition keeps the memory alive of the important role of forts in the history of Maharashtra.
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2. Which tradition from Maharashtra mentioned in give passage? (1)
3. With the help of toys of your choice, write the information about any one Indian game. (2)
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Toys and Festivals
Explain the following statement with reason.
Toys can tell us about cultural history.
Write a detailed answer to the following question.
Write about the history of sports equipment and toys in ancient India.
Write a detailed answer to the following question.
Explain the close tie between sports and history.
