Exploring the Roots of Traditional Sports

Which ancient sport, often played with a ball made of leather or animal bladders, is considered a precursor to modern-day soccer?

In the traditional Japanese martial art of Sumo, what is the highest rank that a wrestler can achieve?

Which traditional sport, popular in many parts of Africa and the Caribbean, involves two teams kicking a ball into each other's goal using their feet?

In the ancient Greek Olympic Games, what was the most prestigious and highly anticipated event?

Which traditional sport, originating in Scotland, is played by hitting a small, hard ball with a wooden club through a series of hoops?

In the traditional Korean martial art of Taekwondo, what is the term for a spinning kick that strikes the opponent's head?

Which traditional sport, popular in many parts of Asia, involves two teams hitting a shuttlecock back and forth over a net using rackets?

In the traditional Hawaiian sport of Hula, what is the term for the rhythmic movement of the hands, arms, and body to tell a story or express emotions?

Which traditional sport, originating in ancient Egypt, involves throwing a heavy stone or metal ball as far as possible?

In the traditional Mongolian sport of Naadam, what is the term for the horse race that is one of the three main events?

Which traditional sport, popular in many parts of South Asia, involves two teams hitting a small, solid ball with wooden bats and running between wickets to score runs?

In the traditional Chinese martial art of Wushu, what is the term for a series of rapid, consecutive punches?

Which traditional sport, originating in ancient Greece, involves throwing a heavy disc as far as possible?

In the traditional Irish sport of Hurling, what is the term for the stick used to strike the ball?

Which traditional sport, popular in many parts of the world, involves two teams kicking a ball into each other's goal using their feet?