American Football Quiz

What is the length of a standard American football game?

• 120 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes

Name one famous American football player and the team they played for.

• Tom Brady - New England Patriots

• Lionel Messi - FC Barcelona

• LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers

• Michael Jordan - Chicago Bulls

What is the purpose of the down system in American football?

• To count the number of touchdowns scored

• To measure the distance between the goal posts

• To keep track of the number of players on the field

• To track the number of attempts a team has to advance the ball 10 yards

Explain the concept of a 'touchdown' in American football.

• When a player runs out of bounds with the ball

• When a player with the ball crosses the opponent's goal line into the end zone, or catches or recovers the ball in the end zone.

• When a player throws the ball to a teammate in the end zone

• When a player kicks the ball through the goalposts

What is the role of the quarterback in American football?

• The quarterback's main role is to catch passes from other players

• The quarterback is responsible for kicking field goals

• The quarterback is in charge of the defense

• The quarterback is responsible for leading the team's offense, calling plays, and throwing or handing off the ball to other players.

Name one famous American football team and their home city.

• Dallas Cowboys, Miami

• Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle

• Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles

• New England Patriots, Foxborough

What is the difference between a field goal and a touchdown in American football?

• A field goal is worth 1 point and is scored by kicking the ball through the goalposts, while a touchdown is worth 7 points and is scored when a player carries the ball into the opponent's end zone or catches a pass in the end zone.

• A field goal is worth 2 points and is scored by kicking the ball through the goalposts, while a touchdown is worth 5 points and is scored when a player carries the ball into the opponent's end zone or catches a pass in the end zone.

• A field goal is worth 3 points and is scored by kicking the ball through the goalposts, while a touchdown is worth 6 points and is scored when a player carries the ball into the opponent's end zone or catches a pass in the end zone.

• A field goal is worth 6 points and is scored by carrying the ball into the opponent's end zone, while a touchdown is worth 3 points and is scored by kicking the ball through the goalposts.

Explain the concept of a 'sack' in American football.

• When the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage before they can throw a pass.

• When a player fumbles the ball and the other team recovers it

• When the quarterback throws the ball out of bounds

• When a player catches the ball in the end zone

What is the purpose of a 'blitz' in American football?

• To entertain the audience with a dance routine

• To provide snacks for the players

• To water the field during the game

• To disrupt the offense's play by sending additional players to rush the quarterback.

Describe one common offensive strategy used in American football.

• Field goal

• Dribbling

• Punting

• Passing