Question
Which is the oldest of the following sports? A. Soccer B. Track and field C. Baseball D. Football
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Answer
B. Track and field
Explanation
The origin of sports can be traced back to ancient times, and many modern sports have their roots in earlier activities. Of the given options, track and field events are the oldest. Historical records show that track and field sports were part of ancient Olympic Games in Greece, which began in 776 BC. Soccer, baseball, and football developed much later in history.