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By: Maddy Ferry

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Introduction Sports Were common in Ancient China Had 3 purposes Entertainment Military Training Fitness Were presented before the Emperor

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Ancient Chinese Cuju (Similar to American Football) Cuju 2500 years old Held in Imperial Palace (Ju Chengs Court) 2 types: Zhu Qui and Bai Da Zhu Qui: performed on Emperors birthday Bai Da: trained military cavaliers Cu (to kick) and ju (type of leather ball filled with feathers) Declined during Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

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Ancient Chinese Archery Archery Important role in Mystic Rituals Pray for rain, reduce floods, keep Barbarians off Chinese lands Military practice Horseback during war Bow: wooden core, Ox horn, and sinew Faded away

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Ancient Chinese Acrobats Acrobatics Important performing arts Existence for past 2,000 years Han Dynasty (221 BC to 220 AD), developed in content and variety Tang Dynasty, all increased Instruments: Tridents, Wicker Rings, Tables, Chairs, Jars, Plates, and Bowls

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Changes the Chinese Have Made In Sports Over the Years Changes in Sports New China, government added importance to development Government promoted exchanges 50 stadiums and gymnasiums Olympic games of 1932,1936, and 1948, failed to win medals 23 rd Olympic games 15 gold, 8 silver, and 9 bronze Promoted in society

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