The Oldest and Wildest Football Game: Strovetide Football and World Cup Songs

The video explores the ancient tradition of Shrovetide football in Ashbourne, England, highlighting its unique rules and cultural significance. It also discusses the global impact of the FIFA World Cup, focusing on the official songs released since 1990, with a special emphasis on the 2006 anthem 'The Time of Our Lives' by Il Divo and Toni Braxton.

What is the main objective in the game of Strovetide football?

• To score goals in a net

• To keep the ball in the air as long as possible

• To pass the ball to teammates

• To get the ball to the mill and bang it on the millstone three times

Which two groups compete in Strovetide football?

• The Northsiders and Southsiders

• The Upards and Downards

• The Millers and Farmers

• The Henmore and Sturston teams

What caused the cancellation of Strovetide football in 1968 and 2002?

• Government regulations

• World Wars

• Foot and Mouth disease

• Severe weather conditions

Since when has FIFA released an official World Cup song for every tournament?

• 1998

• 1994

• 1990

• 1986

Who performed 'The Time of Our Lives' at the 2006 World Cup?

• Anastacia

• Shakira

• Ricky Martin

• Il Divo and Toni Braxton

Which composer wrote the official song for the 2006 World Cup?

• Eduardo Bernardo

• Jorgen Ellison

• Gianni Nannini

• Daryl Hall

What is a common theme in World Cup songs according to the transcript?

• Competition and rivalry

• Passion and unity

• Victory and defeat

• Tradition and history