Why were games like football important to the military trrops of the Han and Tang dynasties?

it kept them from going back home when not in battle

it kept them from being bored when not in battle

it kept them sharp and ready when not in battle

it kept them from turning on one another when not in battle

The correct answer is C: It kept them sharp and ready when not in battle

Explanation:

The Han and Tang Dynasties were ancient Chinese Empires that were some of the most sophisticated for its time.

Similar to other developed civilizations, the armies were managed fighting machines that put a lot of effort into keeping them both healthy and active.

Apart from wrestling and running, the Chinese used football as a way to keep the soldiers fit, healthy and active.

This early football was very similar to the one that became popular in England many centuries later.