1. : What year is often considered the beginning of organized physical education in the United States?
(A) 1820
(B) 1861
(C) 1890
(D) 1900
2. : Who is known as the father of modern physical education?
(A) Friedrich Ludwig Jahn
(B) John Dewey
(C) Charles Beck
(D) Thomas Arnold
3. : Which ancient civilization is credited with the earliest records of physical education?
(A) Roman
(B) Greek
(C) Egyptian
(D) Chinese
4. : The first modern Olympic Games were held in which year?
(A) 1896
(B) 1900
(C) 1924
(D) 1936
5. : What was the primary purpose of physical education in ancient Greece?
(A) Military training
(B) Entertainment
(C) Academic achievement
(D) Artistic expression
6. : Which organization was founded in 1885 to promote physical education in schools?
(A) American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
(B) National Association for Sport and Physical Education
(C) International Olympic Committee
(D) National Physical Education Association
7. : The term “gymnastics” comes from which language?
(A) Latin
(B) French
(C) Greek
(D) German
8. : Which educator introduced the system of physical education known as “gymnastics” in Germany?
(A) Johann Basedow
(B) Friedrich Ludwig Jahn
(C) Hans Rüegg
(D) Carl Diem
9. : What was the focus of physical education in the early 20th century in the United States?
(A) Sports specialization
(B) Health and fitness
(C) Military training
(D) Aesthetic movement
10. : Who was the first female athlete to compete in the modern Olympic Games?
(A) Hélène de Pourtalès
(B) Paavo Nurmi
(C) Charlotte Cooper
(D) Alice Milliat