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Which of the following is NOT a common football code?

Gridiron football

Association football

Gaelic football

Cricket football (correct)

What is the origin of contemporary codes of football?

They were created by the British Empire to spread their influence

They were first played professionally in the Football League

They were developed from traditional ball games played in many parts of the world (correct)

They were invented in England during the 19th century.

Which organization founded in 1888 became the first professional football association?

The Rugby Union

The Football League (correct)

The Australian Football League

The Gaelic Athletic Association

Study Notes

Football is a family of team sports involving kicking a ball to score a goal.
Different regions have their own versions of football, known as "football codes."
Common football codes include association football, gridiron football, Australian rules football, rugby union and rugby league, and Gaelic football.
Contemporary codes of football can be traced back to traditional ball games played in many parts of the world.
English public schools codified the rules of football during the 19th century.
The British Empire allowed these rules to spread to areas of British influence.
Regional codes of football began to develop, such as Gaelic football.
The Football League was founded in England in 1888, becoming the first professional football association.
Football grew to become one of the most popular team sports in the world during the 20th century.
Football codes share common origins but differ in their rules and gameplay.

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Are you a football enthusiast? Test your knowledge about the history and evolution of this popular sport with our quiz! From the traditional ball games to the emergence of different football codes, explore how football became a favorite pastime worldwide. Discover the roots of association football, gridiron football, rugby, and other codes. Get ready to score big with your football IQ!