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What role did cricket play in the British Empire according to the text?
What role did cricket play in the British Empire according to the text?
- Advocating for independence movements
- Empowering the colonized nations
- Cultivating a sense of superiority among colonizers (correct)
- Promoting equality among social classes
Why are many developing countries at a disadvantage in international cricket competitions?
Why are many developing countries at a disadvantage in international cricket competitions?
- Because they lack talented athletes
- Because they lack financial resources for facilities and training (correct)
- Because they prioritize other sports over cricket
- Due to lack of interest in the sport
How did the structure of cricket serve to exclude certain individuals?
How did the structure of cricket serve to exclude certain individuals?
- By having complex rules and traditions that deemed some unworthy (correct)
- By prioritizing the representation of underrepresented nations
- By providing equal opportunities for all players
- By offering financial assistance to developing nations
How does the historical dominance of wealthy nations impact global cricket?
How does the historical dominance of wealthy nations impact global cricket?
What is the significance of former colonial powers like England and Australia in cricket today?
What is the significance of former colonial powers like England and Australia in cricket today?
How does cricket perpetuate social hierarchies according to the text?
How does cricket perpetuate social hierarchies according to the text?
In what way does cricket symbolize cultural dominance?
In what way does cricket symbolize cultural dominance?
Why are state-of-the-art facilities and talent training inaccessible to many developing countries?
Why are state-of-the-art facilities and talent training inaccessible to many developing countries?
What impact does cricket's colonial legacy have on power distribution in the sport?
What impact does cricket's colonial legacy have on power distribution in the sport?
How does cricket's historical association with colonialism affect international competition?
How does cricket's historical association with colonialism affect international competition?
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