I WONDER - Why Is Football Sometimes Called Soccer?

I WONDER - Why Is Football Sometimes Called Soccer?

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Physical Ed

KG - 6th Grade

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the term 'football' evolve in the 19th century?

It was standardized

Different versions were created

It was replaced by soccer

It became a global term

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do people in the United States think of when they hear 'football'?

Soccer

American football

Rugby

Baseball