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OCR 20th Century Sport

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Education Act that made PE compulsory in all schools was passed in:

a)

1918

b)

1944

c)

1965

d)

1988

2.

Which type of school, introduced after 1944, required passing the 11+ examination?

a)

Comprehensive schools

b)

Secondary Modern schools

c)

Grammar schools

d)

Secondary Technical schools

3.

By the mid-20th century, the average working week had decreased to:

a)

60 hours

b)

50 hours

c)

40 hours

d)

30 hours

4.

Which of the following was NOT a development in law and order in 20th century sport?

a)

Sports became fully codified with written rules

b)

Professional teams formed in major sports

c)

All cruel sports were completely banned for all social classes

d)

Purpose-built grounds and stadia were developed

5.

The introduction of paid holidays for workers primarily affected:

a)

Only their income levels

b)

Their ability to participate in sport and travel to events

c)

The rules of professional sport

d)

The education system

6.

Transport developments in the 20th century included all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Widespread car ownership by the end of the century

b)

Development of trains and buses

c)

Cheap air travel by the end of the century

d)

Free public transport to all sporting events

7.

Grammar schools had an advantage in sport provision because:

a)

They had access to a wide variety of sports, particularly expensive ones

b)

They didn't have to follow the national curriculum

c)

They only admitted professional athletes

d)

PE wasn't compulsory in other schools

8.

Which of the following best describes how increased disposable income affected working-class sport?

a)

It had no effect on sport participation

b)

It only affected professional athletes

c)

It increased both participation and spectatorship

d)

It decreased participation as people preferred to spend money elsewhere

9.

The 1948 London Olympics were significant because:

a)

They were the first Olympics ever held

b)

Large crowds attended, rejuvenating tourism and the economy

c)

Women competed for the first time

d)

No transport was needed to attend

10.

The development of the sports press in the 20th century was a result of:

a)

Decreased interest in sport

b)

Law and order creating organised, codified sports

c)

The Education Act 1944

d)

Women's participation in sport

11.

By 2000, which factor still created inequality in sport participation?

a)

Lack of any sports facilities

b)

Complete ban on working-class participation

c)

Money - with expensive sports remaining exclusive and independent schools providing better programmes

d)

Transport - as no public transport existed

12.

Which statement about spectatorism in the 20th century is most accurate?

a)

It decreased throughout the century

b)

It remained unchanged

c)

It emerged and grew, with more people watching than participating

d)

It was banned by law and order

13.

International sporting competitions became possible due to:

a)

Education reforms only

b)

International travel development

c)

Decreased working hours only

d)

The end of all sports rules

14.

Issues for Law & Order in sport included:

a)
An increase in 'cruel' sports
b)
Gambling disappeared
c)
Hooliganism emerged
d)
Hunting became popular
15.
How did improvements in transport influence sport
a)
Less access to sport
b)
Domestic competition only
c)
Spectatorism developed