Soccer and Related Sports Quiz

What is another name for soccer in most parts of the world?

• Rugby

• Basketball

• Football

• Baseball

In which century did schools and universities in England begin to codify rules for soccer?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

Where was the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) founded?

• London, England

• Berlin, Germany

• Paris, France

• Rome, Italy

Which of the following countries was NOT a founding member of FIFA?

• Belgium

• Italy

• Sweden

• Spain

In which decade is flag football believed to have originated?

• 1920s

• 1930s

• 1940s

• 1950s

Who invented Newcomb Ball?

• Clara Gregory Baer

• Sophie Newcomb

• Clara Barton

• Mary Gregory

What was Newcomb Ball designed as an alternative to?

• Soccer

• Basketball

• Volleyball

• Tennis

Who invented volleyball and in what year?

• Dr. James Naismith, 1891

• William G. Morgan, 1895

• Joel Silver, 1968

• Bernard Hellring, 1968

What was the original name given to volleyball by its inventor?

• Ultimate

• Basketball

• Mintonette

• Frisbee

In which year did volleyball make its Olympic debut as a demonstration sport?

• 1895

• 1968

• 1964

• 1891