Soccer Test

What is soccer technically known as?

• Rugby

• Association football

• American football

• Harpastan

When did soccer become popular in the United States?

• 1600s

• 1700s

• 1800s

• 1900s

Which ancient civilization played a version of soccer using a ball stuffed with hair?

• Greeks

• Egyptians

• Chinese

• Persians

Who reportedly used a version of soccer called "harpastan" for training his armies?

• Alexander the Great

• Julius Caesar

• Genghis Khan

• Napoleon Bonaparte

How far do players typically run during an average soccer game?

• One mile

• Two miles

• Three or four miles

• Five miles

When was the Federation Internationale de Football Association (F.I.F.A.) founded?

• May 21, 1904

• June 15, 1920

• July 4, 1896

• August 12, 1912

How often is the World Cup Tournament held?

• Every two years

• Every three years

• Every four years

• Every five years

How are points made in soccer?

• By carrying the ball into the goal net

• By kicking or butting the ball into the goal net

• By throwing the ball into the goal net

• By dribbling the ball into the goal net

What is the duration of a soccer game?

• Two 30-minute periods

• Two 45-minute periods

• Two 60-minute periods

• Two 90-minute periods

What happens when a soccer player commits a foul?

• The player is sent off the field

• The opposing team gets a free kick

• The player gets a yellow card

• The game is paused for a minute