Football or Soccer: Understanding the Names
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Social Studies
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6th - 7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the origin of the term 'soccer'?
It was created in the 1980s.
It was derived from rugby.
It comes from British slang.
It was invented in America.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the term 'association football' come into use?
To make it sound more official.
To appeal to American audiences.
To simplify the name of the sport.
To differentiate it from rugby football.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the term 'soccer' become popular in the US?
It was mandated by the government.
Due to the popularity of gridiron football.
It was a marketing strategy.
Because it was easier to pronounce.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which country uses both 'soccer' and 'football' due to Gaelic football?
Australia
Ireland
Canada
Japan
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which country is 'Aussie Rules Football' popular, leading them to call the other sport 'soccer'?
New Zealand
South Africa
Australia
Japan
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