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WorksheetsFootball History & Rules
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 4mins
Why is American Football called "football"?
You kick the ball
It originated from the English sport of Rugby
You run with your feet
It originated from soccer
When was the first official American Football game played?
1669
1769
1869
1969
What football league did Lamar Hunt start in 1960?
MLB
NFL
AFL
NBA
In what year did the AFL and NFL merge to become one league, known as the NFL?
1960
1970
1980
1990
What is the NFL Championship game called?
World Series
Stanley Cup
NFL Championship
Super Bowl
How long is a football field?
100 feet
100 yards
100 miles
100 footballs
How many players are on the field per team during a game of football?
10
11
12
13
What is the area of the field called where you score a touchdown?
Endzone
Goal
Scoring Area
Net
How many points is a touchdown worth?
2
6
7
10
How many plays does the offense get to move the ball 10 yards and keep possession of the ball?
1
2
3
4
How many points is a field goal worth?
1
2
3
4
What is the length (in minutes) of each quarter in a game of football?
10
12
15
20
