Football History & Rules

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