Pelé Flashcard

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What is Pelé's full name?

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Edson Arantes do Nascimento

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What sport is Pelé famous for playing?

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Soccer

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At what age did Pelé join a youth soccer team?

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15

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Who helped Pelé get a chance to try out for a professional soccer club?

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A former World Cup soccer player

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Which city did Pelé move to for his soccer career?

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Santos

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Which national team did Pelé play for?

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Brazil

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What qualities did Pelé display during his World Cup debut? Options: Speed, athleticism, and field vision; Strength, endurance, and teamwork; Leadership, strategy, and defense; Passing, shooting, and dribbling

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Speed, athleticism, and field vision

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What nickname was Pelé given?

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Pelé

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Why was it difficult for Pelé to play in another country?

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He was declared a national treasure

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What did Pelé's performance in the World Cup lead to?

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Becoming an international superstar