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2-Ancient Roman Sports and Activities
The youth of Rome, as in Greece, had several
and exercise, such as jumping, wrestling, boxing, and racing.
forms
of
play
The Romans also had several forms of ball playing, including one resembling
handball. Dice games, board games, and gamble games were popular pastimes.
Women did not take part in these activities.
In the countryside, pastimes for the wealthy also included fishing and hunting.
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