I WONDER - Why Is Football Sometimes Called Soccer?

The video explores the origins of the terms 'soccer' and 'football', highlighting how British universities in the 19th century developed their own versions of the medieval game. It explains that only a few countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and Ireland, use the term 'soccer'. The video also discusses the different types of football played in these countries, such as American and Canadian football, and mentions the unique form of football played in Ireland.

What was the original term used by the British for football?

• Basketball

• Cricket

• Soccer

• Rugby

In the 19th century, what did British universities do with the game of football?

• They banned it

• They standardized it

• They created their own versions

• They ignored it

Which of the following countries refers to football as 'soccer'?

• Spain

• Australia

• Brazil

• Germany

What is the main difference between American football and Canadian football?

• The type of goalposts

• The shape of the ball

• The number of players

• The size of the field

In which country is Gaelic football played?

• Scotland

• Ireland

• England

• Wales