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The Basic Elements of Soccer Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on the basic things that you need to know to play soccer and a little bit more.

A multiple-choice quiz by bassoonist13. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
bassoonist13

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
238,619

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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3673

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Question 1 of 10

1. To most places in the world, soccer is known as what? Hint

Kickball

Football

Baseball

Goalball

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is required for a legal throw-in? Hint

Ball behind the head

Only using one arm

Heels on the ground

Eyes closed

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Question 3 of 10

3. If an age group is U16, how old are most of the people on the team going to be at the start of the season? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. A goalie can go outside of 18 yard line.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In professional outdoor soccer, how many players are on the field per team during play? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who won the 2006 World Cup? Hint

Germany

Italy

France

Brazil

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the largest size soccer ball that is manufactured? Hint

Size 4

Size 10

None of these

Size 6

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Question 8 of 10

8. What card that is used is least severe in USA rules? Hint

White

Red

Yellow

Blue

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Question 9 of 10

9. The team in control of the ball during a corner kick is on their opponent's side of the field.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the 2006 name of the MLS team from Washington D.C.? Hint

D.C. Blast

D.C. United

D.C. Soccer Club

Washington D.C. Kicks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. To most places in the world, soccer is known as what?

Answer: Football

In most places in Europe, South America, and Africa, soccer is widely known as football.

2. Which of the following is required for a legal throw-in?

Answer: Ball behind the head

Your heel doesn't need to touch the ground because if you drag one toe along the ground, it is still considered a legal throw-in.

3. If an age group is U16, how old are most of the people on the team going to be at the start of the season?

Answer: 15

The U in U16 stands for under, so U16 really means under 16. Therefore, most kids on the team would be 15.

4. A goalie can go outside of 18 yard line.

Answer: True

A goalie can go outside of the 18 yard line but they can't use their hands if they do.

5. In professional outdoor soccer, how many players are on the field per team during play?

Answer: 11

There are 11 players on the field; 10 players plus a goalie.

6. Who won the 2006 World Cup?

Answer: Italy

Italy won the 2006 World Cup, the championship game being between Italy and France. Brazil and Germany were both favorites to win, but both ended up eliminated.

7. What is the largest size soccer ball that is manufactured?

Answer: None of these

The largest size soccer ball is a size 5. This size is usually introduced to children around the age of 12, and is used up to the professional soccer level.

8. What card that is used is least severe in USA rules?

Answer: Yellow

The yellow card removes you from the game for a short amount of time. Red removes you from the game. Blue removes you from either the whole season or a few games, depending on the league. White is not a legitimate card.

9. The team in control of the ball during a corner kick is on their opponent's side of the field.

Answer: True

If a team is taking a corner kick, they are on the other team's side of the field. Corner kicks are one of the best opportunities to score during a game.

10. What is the 2006 name of the MLS team from Washington D.C.?

Answer: D.C. United

The team for Washington D.C. was called D.C. United in the season. One of their star players was Freddy Adu. They also had an eagle as their mascot.

Source: Author bassoonist13

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