I WONDER - Why Did Women Not Play Football In The Past?

The video discusses the history of women's involvement in football, highlighting that women have been playing since the sport's inception over 2000 years ago. Despite being banned from playing on football pitches in 1921 due to societal views, women continued to play on rugby pitches. It wasn't until 1971 that women's soccer was officially recognized as a sport.

How long ago did women start playing football?

• Over 500 years ago

• Over 3000 years ago

• Over 2000 years ago

• Over 1000 years ago

In what year were women banned from playing football on official pitches?

• 1921

• 1931

• 1930

• 1920

What was the reason given for banning women from playing football on official pitches?

• It was not popular

• It was not seen as ladylike

• It was too dangerous

• It was too expensive

What alternative did women use to continue playing football after the ban?

• Basketball courts

• Rugby pitches

• Tennis courts

• Baseball fields

When was women's soccer officially recognized as a sport?

• 1971

• 1991

• 1961

• 1981