Globalizing Sport Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 agents spread their knowledge around the globe
A
British public schools, British industrial system, British Evangelicals
2
Q
Soccer is GB’s must successful export. Who were the first groups of people to play soccer outside of British Isles?
A
Wealthy elites
3
Q
discuss the spread of rugby
A
not as widespread as soccer due to racial implications (whites are superior)
4
Q
Who resisted British imperialism?
A
Irish
5
Q
“The father of American Football”
A
Walter Camp
6
Q
Who invented basketball?
A
James Naismith
