Question

read the excerpt from \perseus.\ it happened that soon after their arrival perseus heard that the king of larissa, in the north, was holding a great athletic contest, and he journeyed there to take part. in the discus-throwing when his turn came and he hurled the heavy missile, it swerved and fell among the spectators. acrisius was there on a visit to the king, and the discus struck him. the blow was fatal and he died at once. what can be learned about greek life from this excerpt? select five responses.

• kings ruled over local areas.
• kings sponsored sporting events.
• the athletic games were meant to train soldiers.
• people came to watch the athletic games.
• outsiders could take part in the athletic contests.
• discus throwing was a common sporting event.
• discus throwing was the most violent of the games.

Explanation:

• "Kings ruled over local areas": The King of Larissa (local) held a contest.
• "Kings sponsored sporting events": The King of Larissa held a great athletic contest.
• "People came to watch the athletic games": There were spectators for the discus - throwing.
• "Outsiders could take part in the athletic contests": Perseus (not from Larissa) journeyed to take part.
• "Discus throwing was a common sporting event": It's mentioned as part of the athletic contest.

The incorrect ones: "The athletic games were meant to train soldiers" (no info on this), "Discus throwing was the most violent of the games" (only one incident, not enough to say it's the most violent).

Answer:

• Kings ruled over local areas.
• Kings sponsored sporting events.
• People came to watch the athletic games.
• Outsiders could take part in the athletic contests.
• Discus throwing was a common sporting event.