Re: Quiz errors
1741. post - 2010.08.20. 10:50:48
1741. post - 2010.08.20. 10:50:48
Here we go again! A question passed without checking:
who first invented the marathon?
hercules
philippides
socrates
achilles
NONE OF THEM!
The event was instituted in commemoration of the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon (the namesake of the race) to Athens. The historical accuracy of this legend is in doubt.
The marathon was one of the original modern Olympic events in 1896, though the distance did not become standardized until 1921.
So the correct answer might be Baron Pierre de Coubertin as the founder of the modern Olympics.
If you want to go with the ancient story, get the spelling right!
who first invented the marathon?
hercules
philippides
socrates
achilles
NONE OF THEM!
The event was instituted in commemoration of the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon (the namesake of the race) to Athens. The historical accuracy of this legend is in doubt.
The marathon was one of the original modern Olympic events in 1896, though the distance did not become standardized until 1921.
So the correct answer might be Baron Pierre de Coubertin as the founder of the modern Olympics.
If you want to go with the ancient story, get the spelling right!
Score: 5