Soccer Flashcard

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Where do the earliest forms of Soccer originate from? Options: Mexico, Europe, Argentina, China

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China

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What two countries take credit for creating the modern form of Soccer?

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Europe and Scotland

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What was Soccer originally known as before it was called "Soccer"? Options: Association Football, Futbol Americano, Rugby, Hand Ball

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Association Football

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Eaton College came up with the first set of rules known as the ....?

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Cambridge Rules

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In October of what year did eleven representatives come together to create a common set of rules?

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1863

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Where was the name of the meeting place where eleven men met to create a common set of rules for the game? Options: Pub, Prime Ministers House, Library of Congress, Freemason's Tavern

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Freemason's Tavern

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In what year did they officially declare it illegal to touch the ball with your hands? Options: 1896, 1986, 1855, 1869

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1869

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Who was NOT responsible for spreading the game of soccer to the rest of the world? Options: Sailors, Traders, Soldiers, Business Men

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Business Men

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What year was FIFA established?

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1904