The History of Rugby
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Which country is credited with the origin of Rugby football?

  • Wales
  • England (correct)
  • Ireland
  • Scotland

What was the name of the school where Rugby football was supposedly invented?

  • Oxford School
  • Eton School
  • Cambridge School
  • Rugby School (correct)

What was the illegal action that caused a permanent change in the rules of the game?

  • Kicking the ball
  • Catching the ball
  • Passing the ball
  • Running with the ball (correct)

What is the more familiar kind of football officially known as?

<p>Association of Football (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was largely outlawed in early versions of football?

<p>Running with the ball (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the origin of Rugby football is true?

<p>Rugby football originated in England during the 19th century. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference between early versions of football and Rugby football?

<p>Running with the ball was largely outlawed in early versions of football, but allowed in Rugby football. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused a permanent change in the rules of the game of football?

<p>A student at Rugby School picked up the ball during a football match and ran with it towards the opposing goal line. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the more familiar kind of football officially known as?

<p>Association of Football (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which century did the origin of Rugby football take place?

<p>19th century (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the plaque at Rugby School, William Webb Ellis is credited with originating a distinctive feature of the Rugby game by

<p>Taking the ball in his arms and running with it (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The historical truth of William Webb Ellis' actions is

<p>Highly questionable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The inscription at Rugby School commemorates

<p>The origin of the Rugby game (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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