Football Quiz for Grade 5

How many players are on each team in a football game?

• 12

• 11

• 10

• 9

What is the shape of a football?

• Round

• Rectangular

• Square

• Oval with pointed ends

What is the name of the line that separates the two teams on the field?

• Line of scrimmage

• Sideline

• End line

• Goal line

What is it called when a defensive player catches a pass meant for the offense?

• Safety

• Fumble

• Touchdown

• Interception

How many points is a touchdown worth?

• 7

• 5

• 6

• 3

What is the name of the area where a touchdown is scored?

• Sideline

• Hash mark

• Goalpost

• End zone

What is the term for when the defense traps the offense in its own end zone?

• Safety

• Touchdown

• Interception

• Field goal

Who helped to separate American football from rugby?

• George Halas

• James Naismith

• John Harvard

• Walter Camp

What year was the first college football game played?

• 1869

• 1876

• 1895

• 1920

What is the name of the championship game played at the end of the NFL season?

• NBA Finals

• Stanley Cup

• Super Bowl

• World Series