Dangerous Book For Boys Flashcards
0
Q
Who developed the sport of Lacrosse and when?
A
Native north americans.
Hundreds of years ago.
1
Q
Which sport, in 1859, did parliament declare as Canada’s national sport?
A
Lacrosse.
2
Q
What did the Ojibwa Indians call the sport?
A
Baggataway
3
Q
Besides the fun of sport, what other purpose did Lacrosse play in native culture?
A
It was used to settle disputes between tribes.
4
Q
In the language of many tribes, what does the word for lacrosse literally mean?
A
“Little brother of war”.
5
Q
What kind of lacrosse balls were used by early players?
A
Leather balls
Wooden balls carved from the knots of trees
6
Q
What technique do lacrosse players use to keep the ball in the pocket?
A
Cradling
