What is the nature of American sports?

They are divided into professional and amateur ranks

What is a major reason the Super Bowl is considered important in American culture?

It is a popular TV event and cultural celebration

What is the Stanley Cup?

The championship title in professional ice hockey

What is one reason baseball is said to be more democratic than other sports?

It can be played by most people

Where is ice hockey most popular in the U.S.?

In the Northeast and upper Midwest

What is a common feature of Major League Baseball and NFL football?

They have leagues that end in a championship game

The final championship game of the American football season

Why do football players wear helmets and pads?

To protect themselves from injuries

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1
What is the nature of American sports?
They are only commercial businesses
They are divided into professional and amateur ranks
They are not taken seriously by Americans
They are only played by amateurs
2
What is a major reason the Super Bowl is considered important in American culture?
It is a popular TV event and cultural celebration
It replaces Thanksgiving as the biggest holiday
It’s always held in California
It is only watched by football fans
3
Where do many American football team names come from?
Historic battles
Animals and local industries
Native American tribes
Famous athletes
4
Sports are considered unimportant in American life.
True
False
5
Baseball is played during the spring and summer months.
False
True
6
What is the Stanley Cup?
A baseball trophy
A soccer tournament
The championship title in professional ice hockey
An Olympic prize
7
What is one reason baseball is said to be more democratic than other sports?
It can be played by most people
It was invented by immigrants
It is more expensive to play
It doesn't require any rules
8
Which sport is said to have grown out of a children’s game called rounders?
basketball
football
basball
ice hockey
9
Where is ice hockey most popular in the U.S.?
In southern coastal states
Across all states equally
In warmer western states
In the Northeast and upper Midwest
10
What is a common feature of Major League Baseball and NFL football?
They use the same playing equipment
They are both played only by college students
They have leagues that end in a championship game
They are both played only in winter
11
What is 'Superbowl'?
A traditional American food festival
A national baseball tournament
A music awards ceremony
The final championship game of the American football season
12
Why do football players wear helmets and pads?
o show their team colours
To improve speed and movement
To protect themselves from injuries
To carry advertisements

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