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Soccer can be traced back to as far as |
2500 BC |
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What were found in tombs that were evidence of a soccer-like game being played? |
Spherical objects made out of animal intestines, linen and skin as well as wall carvings |
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What was the name of a soccer-like game in China? |
Cuju |
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Who played cuju? |
Soldiers played it to keep physically active |
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What game was being played in Greece at the same time? |
Harpiston |
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Harpiston was so popular it was included in what? |
The Ancient Olympics |
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What game was popular in England during the mid 12th century and often ended in riots? |
Mob football |
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What were the rules of mob football? |
There were no rules |
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What are Football Hooligans? |
People who get drunk and start fights at football games |
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In what year did London clubs meet and write the rules for football? |
1863 |
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What was the first governing body for soccer and when did it form? |
The Football Association (FA) formed in 1863 |
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When was FIFA founded? |
May 1904 |
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Where are FIFA's headquarters located? |
Zurich, Switzerland |
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What is the length of a soccer pitch? |
90-120 meters |
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What is the width of a soccer pitch? |
45-90 meters |
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How many players from one team are allowed on the field at one time? |
11 players |
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What is the minimum amount of players you can have on the field at once? |
7 players |
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Name the four types of players |
Goalie, defenders, midfielders, forward/strikers |
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Who has full authority and the final decision on the field? |
Referee |
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What are the meanings of the red and yellow cards? |
Yellow card: a warning for players, two yellow cards equal a red Red card: player is ejected from game |
