Long before football, baseball, or other organized team sports, there was the game of ulama. The Mesoamerican ballgame was widespread across the Central American tropics, Mexico, and SW North America. The creation of this sport was tied deeply to ideology. Sometimes it was played for fun and other times, it was dead serious. In this discussion, we’ll explore the evidence for archaeological remains of sports and examine the role of sports in society.
RESEARCH
Before posting your commentary, take the time to complete the research.
View the PPt’s on Ancient Mesoamerica and the Mesoamerican Ballgame and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4uNfzBEMXw&feature=youtu.be
Review the materials in Chapters 6 & 7 of your text (Lavenda & Schultz).
Read the article posted in this week’s module or access the URL: Fox, John. 2006. Students of the Game. Smithsonian April.http://www.smithsonianmag.com/people-places/students-of-the-game-114354912/?no-ist4 (Links to an external site.) . If you are unfamiliar with football, please access the following information to educate yourself on one of these sports. For American football, please consult: http://www.nfl.com/rulebook DISCUSSION
PART A – DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR COMMENTARY
Answer the following questions for your initial discussion post or commentary. Label your responses according to each of the numbered questions since it facilitates reading for everyone. All work must be your own. Be sure to cite evidence/references where necessary. APA Syle.
What is the archaeological evidence for ulama? Discuss in detail at least3 different types of evidence and where it is found.
What are the similarities and differences between ulama and football (American or European)?
Why is ulama on the verge of extinction? How do the causes relate to sustainability, globalization, and modernization?
What role do sports in general play in a society, ancient or modern?
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