Lacrosse: What Do You Know?

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1. Lacrosse origins date back as far as the 15th Century. Players were gravely injured or even killed. Early balls were made from deerskin, clay/stone, and sometimes wood. They were also made from what? Glass The heads of the enemy Tree trunks Metal

2. Eventually called Lacrosse by French observers, the game was invariably known in different cultures by different terms. Lacrosse has been described as “men hit a rounded object”, “little war”, “little brother of war” and what other term? "They bump balls" "To chase a sphere" "To kill and maim" "Run like a maniac"

3. Crosse, a French word is used to describe what in general? Bat or Stick To pummel Irate Winter sport

4. A team/side (men’s) will consist of what? 3 x Attackmen, 3 x Midfielders, 3 x Defenders, 1 x Goalie 5 Attackmen, 2 Midfielders, 2 x Goalies, 1 x Defenders 2 x Attackmen, 4 x Midfielders, 4 Defenders 4 Attackmen, 2 Midfielders, 4 Defenders

5. An integral part of the game of Lacrosse is known as body ________? Type Side Mass Checking

6. Invented by Native North Americans, the game later became less violent and more sport oriented by the 19th Century. In what year did Canadian dentist, Dr William George Beers found the Montreal Lacrosse Club? 1856 1930 1912 1942

7. By the 1900s, lacrosse was being played in high schools, colleges and universities. The sport was contested in which 2 Olympic Games initially? 1908 and 1912 1904 and 1908 1912 and 1916 1916 and 1920

8. With its National Sport being Australian Rules Football, surprisingly lacrosse has made a huge following in major states in Australia; South Australia, Western Australia and which other? Victoria Tasmania New South Wales Queensland

9. Personal fouls are awarded against players. These fouls are called for ‘slashing’, ‘tripping’, ‘crosschecking’, and ‘unsportsmanlike conduct’. What other reasons would a personal foul be called for? Standing still for too long Unnecessary roughness, illegal body checking and illegal equipment Falling over and “playing dead” Screaming at the top of your lungs

10. Illegal gloves is a reason a foul would be called upon a player. What would make gloves illegal in a game of lacrosse? The smell really bad They are filled with pepper When the fingers are cut out underneath They are filled with sand