Na m e : ___ Date: _
Directions: Read the paragraphs. Write an “X” next to the correct topic sentence.The topic sentence lets you know what the
paragraph will be about.Track and field events are the oldest of all organized sports.
The first organized meets recorded in history were the Olympic
Games. The Greeks held the first Olympic Games in 776 B.C. For
many years the only Olympian competition was the pentathlon.
Athletes competed in discus and javelin throwing, foot racing,
broad jumping, and wrestling. Other contests, including foot races
for men wearing full armor, were later added to the list of track
and field events.______ For many years the only Olympian competition was the pentathlon.
______ Track and field events are the oldest of all organized sports.
______ The Greeks held the first Olympic Games in 776 B.C.Backgammon is the world’s oldest game. It was invented in Mesopotamia
more than 1,000 years ago. Archeologists have found game boards in the
ruins of ancient homes in Greece, Rome, Persia, and the Far East. The
Romans called the game tabula, which in English means tables.
When the Romans invaded Britain, tabula went with
them. Adults and children played tables during the
Middle Ages. In the 1600s the name of the game was
changed to backgammon, which means, “back game”
in Middle English.______ It was invented in Mesopotamia over a thousand years ago.
______ The Romans called the game tabula, which in English means tables.
______ Backgammon is the world’s oldest game.