Evolution of Football in the Past Century
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What game did the Chinese play around 2500 BC?

  • Soccer
  • Tsu chu (correct)
  • Cricket
  • Rugby
  • Who described football as 'the beautiful game'?

  • Philip Stubbs
  • Pelé (correct)
  • No one
  • Andrew Hunt
  • Why did boys from different English schools face problems when playing football in universities?

  • Due to lack of interest in football
  • Because each school had different rules for playing the game (correct)
  • Because they hated football
  • Because they were extremely good at football
  • How did the English public schools contribute to making football less violent in the mid-19th century?

    <p>By helping standardize the game with their own rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the sticking point that led to the birth of both football and rugby?

    <p>Whether a player could pick up the ball and run with it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which continent is home to some of the world's richest professional football clubs?

    <p>Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which continent has produced many exciting soccer players who have come from poverty to play on the world stage?

    <p>South America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region have countries been investing huge sums of money in football by building high-tech stadiums and hiring top players and coaches?

    <p>Middle East</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sport has traditionally dominated in Australia but has seen an increase in popularity due to their World Cup involvement?

    <p>Football (Soccer)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which continent's soccer passion has seen increased rivalry among Japan, China, and South Korea in the past two decades?

    <p>Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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