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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Running with the ball</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.</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    The historical truth of William Webb Ellis' actions is

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

    The inscription at Rugby School commemorates

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

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