Origins of football
In which country did modern football originate?
England
What major transportation innovation helped teams travel for matches?
Railways
What year did the Football Association (FA) form in England?
1863
Which was the first official football club in the world?
Sheffield FC
Name any sport that the upper-class citizens played in the Industrial Revolution?
Fox Hunting, Cricket, Real Tennis, Polo, Rowing and golf
What medieval game influenced early football?
Mob Football
What technological advancement made footballs more durable?
Rubber and leather production
What was banned from football with the introduction of rules in the 19th century?
Hacking (kicking opponents’ legs)
What was the first football competition established by the FA?
FA Cup
Why did factory owners encourage workers to play football?
It promoted teamwork and discipline
What was football originally called in England?
Association Football
How did urbanization contribute to football’s growth?
More people moved to cities, leading to organized sports
What major rule change in 1863 separated football from rugby?
No handling of the ball
Which famous club was founded by railway workers in 1886?
Arsenal (originally Dial Square FC)
What role did newspapers play in the popularity of football?
Helped spread results and match reports
What role did public schools play in shaping modern football?
Codified rules and spread the game
What industries often sponsored football teams in the late 19th century?
Factories and mills
What equipment innovation helped goalkeepers in the late 1800s?
Gloves
In what year was the English Football League founded?
1888
How did football help promote national identity in Britain?
Fans took pride in their local teams and regions
What were the original footballs made of?
Inflated pig bladders
How did the Saturday half-day contribute to football's popularity?
Workers had more free time to play and watch football
What was the biggest controversy about early football rules?
Offside rule disputes
Which early football club helped shape the modern passing style?
Royal Engineers FC
How did colonialism spread football worldwide?
British sailors, merchants, and military personnel introduced it to different countries