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572e7b91dfa6aa1500f8d01a | What institution memorializes great Canadian football achievements? | Canadian Football Hall of Fame | [
"Canadian_football\n\nCanadian football is also played at the high school, junior, collegiate, and semi-professional levels: the Canadian Junior Football League, formed May 8, 1974, and Quebec Junior Football League are leagues for players aged 18–22, many post-secondary institutions compete in Canadian Interuniver... |
572e7c7303f989190075668f | On which date was the first Canadian football game for which a written record has survived? | October 15, 1862 | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe first written account of a game played was on October 15, 1862, on the Montreal Cricket Grounds. It was between the First Battalion Grenadier Guards and the Second Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards resulting in a win by the Grenadier Guards 3 goals, 2 rouges to nothing.[citation needed] In 1... |
572e7c7303f9891900756690 | Which team won the first recorded Canadian football game? | First Battalion Grenadier Guards | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe first written account of a game played was on October 15, 1862, on the Montreal Cricket Grounds. It was between the First Battalion Grenadier Guards and the Second Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards resulting in a win by the Grenadier Guards 3 goals, 2 rouges to nothing.[citation needed] In 1... |
572e7c7303f9891900756691 | What was the first final score recorded of a Canadian football game? | 3 goals, 2 rouges to nothing | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe first written account of a game played was on October 15, 1862, on the Montreal Cricket Grounds. It was between the First Battalion Grenadier Guards and the Second Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards resulting in a win by the Grenadier Guards 3 goals, 2 rouges to nothing.[citation needed] In 1... |
572e7c7303f9891900756692 | What is the oldest football club in Canada? | Hamilton Football Club | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe first written account of a game played was on October 15, 1862, on the Montreal Cricket Grounds. It was between the First Battalion Grenadier Guards and the Second Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards resulting in a win by the Grenadier Guards 3 goals, 2 rouges to nothing.[citation needed] In 1... |
572e7c7303f9891900756693 | Which founder of Milton, MA also helped develop the rules of Canadian football? | Christopher Gwynn | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe first written account of a game played was on October 15, 1862, on the Montreal Cricket Grounds. It was between the First Battalion Grenadier Guards and the Second Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards resulting in a win by the Grenadier Guards 3 goals, 2 rouges to nothing.[citation needed] In 1... |
572e7db403f98919007566bf | On which date was the first governing body for Canadian football formed? | March 24, 1873 | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe first attempt to establish a proper governing body and adopted the current set of Rugby rules was the Foot Ball Association of Canada, organized on March 24, 1873 followed by the Canadian Rugby Football Union (CRFU) founded June 12, 1880, which included teams from Ontario and Quebec. Later... |
572e7db403f98919007566c0 | Which governing organization for Canadian football was formed on June 12, 1880? | Canadian Rugby Football Union | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe first attempt to establish a proper governing body and adopted the current set of Rugby rules was the Foot Ball Association of Canada, organized on March 24, 1873 followed by the Canadian Rugby Football Union (CRFU) founded June 12, 1880, which included teams from Ontario and Quebec. Later... |
572e7db403f98919007566c1 | In which year was the Western Interprovincial Football Union founded? | 1936 | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe first attempt to establish a proper governing body and adopted the current set of Rugby rules was the Foot Ball Association of Canada, organized on March 24, 1873 followed by the Canadian Rugby Football Union (CRFU) founded June 12, 1880, which included teams from Ontario and Quebec. Later... |
572e7db403f98919007566c2 | Which Canadian football union expanded its scope in 1891? | Canadian Rugby Football Union | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe first attempt to establish a proper governing body and adopted the current set of Rugby rules was the Foot Ball Association of Canada, organized on March 24, 1873 followed by the Canadian Rugby Football Union (CRFU) founded June 12, 1880, which included teams from Ontario and Quebec. Later... |
572e7db403f98919007566c3 | Which organization founded in 1956 evolved into the modern Canadian Football League? | Canadian Football Council | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe first attempt to establish a proper governing body and adopted the current set of Rugby rules was the Foot Ball Association of Canada, organized on March 24, 1873 followed by the Canadian Rugby Football Union (CRFU) founded June 12, 1880, which included teams from Ontario and Quebec. Later... |
572e7f4603f98919007566d3 | Which Canadian football rules did the ORFU adopt in 1903? | Burnside | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe Burnside rules closely resembling American Football that were incorporated in 1903 by The ORFU, was an effort to distinguish it from a more rugby-oriented game. The Burnside Rules had teams reduced to 12 men per side, introduced the Snap-Back system, required the offensive team to gain 10 ... |
572e7f4603f98919007566d4 | Which three Canadian football unions resisted the Burnside Rules? | CIRFU, QRFU and CRU | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe Burnside rules closely resembling American Football that were incorporated in 1903 by The ORFU, was an effort to distinguish it from a more rugby-oriented game. The Burnside Rules had teams reduced to 12 men per side, introduced the Snap-Back system, required the offensive team to gain 10 ... |
572e7f4603f98919007566d5 | In which year did forward passes become acceptable in Canadian football? | 1929 | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe Burnside rules closely resembling American Football that were incorporated in 1903 by The ORFU, was an effort to distinguish it from a more rugby-oriented game. The Burnside Rules had teams reduced to 12 men per side, introduced the Snap-Back system, required the offensive team to gain 10 ... |
572e7f4603f98919007566d6 | Which style of North American football changed the rules of their game the most from their earliest versions? | American | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe Burnside rules closely resembling American Football that were incorporated in 1903 by The ORFU, was an effort to distinguish it from a more rugby-oriented game. The Burnside Rules had teams reduced to 12 men per side, introduced the Snap-Back system, required the offensive team to gain 10 ... |
572e807dcb0c0d14000f11e8 | Who donated a championship trophy for Canadian football teams in 1909? | Albert Grey | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe Grey Cup was established in 1909 after being donated by Albert Grey, 4th Earl Grey, The Governor General of Canada as the championship of teams under the CRU for the Rugby Football Championship of Canada. Initially an amateur competition, it eventually became dominated by professional team... |
572e807dcb0c0d14000f11e9 | When did professional teams begin to dominate the Canadian football championship? | 1940s and early 1950s | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe Grey Cup was established in 1909 after being donated by Albert Grey, 4th Earl Grey, The Governor General of Canada as the championship of teams under the CRU for the Rugby Football Championship of Canada. Initially an amateur competition, it eventually became dominated by professional team... |
572e807dcb0c0d14000f11ea | Which trophy was awarded to a Canadian football champion beginning in 1909? | Grey Cup | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe Grey Cup was established in 1909 after being donated by Albert Grey, 4th Earl Grey, The Governor General of Canada as the championship of teams under the CRU for the Rugby Football Championship of Canada. Initially an amateur competition, it eventually became dominated by professional team... |
572e807dcb0c0d14000f11eb | Which was the last amateur team to compete for the Canadian football championship? | Ontario Rugby Football Union | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe Grey Cup was established in 1909 after being donated by Albert Grey, 4th Earl Grey, The Governor General of Canada as the championship of teams under the CRU for the Rugby Football Championship of Canada. Initially an amateur competition, it eventually became dominated by professional team... |
572e807dcb0c0d14000f11ec | What government position was held by the man who donated the Grey Cup to Canadian football? | The Governor General of Canada | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe Grey Cup was established in 1909 after being donated by Albert Grey, 4th Earl Grey, The Governor General of Canada as the championship of teams under the CRU for the Rugby Football Championship of Canada. Initially an amateur competition, it eventually became dominated by professional team... |
572e8209dfa6aa1500f8d065 | Which one country besides Canada has hosted a professional Canadian football game? | United States | [
"Canadian_football\n\nCanadian football has mostly been confined to Canada, with the United States being the only other country to have hosted a high-level Canadian football game. The CFL's controversial \"South Division\" as it would come to be officially known attempted to put CFL teams in the United States playi... |
572e8209dfa6aa1500f8d066 | In which year did the CFL first attempt an expansion into the United States? | 1992 | [
"Canadian_football\n\nCanadian football has mostly been confined to Canada, with the United States being the only other country to have hosted a high-level Canadian football game. The CFL's controversial \"South Division\" as it would come to be officially known attempted to put CFL teams in the United States playi... |
572e8209dfa6aa1500f8d067 | Which American CFL team won the Grey Cup? | Baltimore Stallions | [
"Canadian_football\n\nCanadian football has mostly been confined to Canada, with the United States being the only other country to have hosted a high-level Canadian football game. The CFL's controversial \"South Division\" as it would come to be officially known attempted to put CFL teams in the United States playi... |
572e8209dfa6aa1500f8d068 | The return of an NFL team to which city contributed to the demise of the CFL's American expansion? | Baltimore | [
"Canadian_football\n\nCanadian football has mostly been confined to Canada, with the United States being the only other country to have hosted a high-level Canadian football game. The CFL's controversial \"South Division\" as it would come to be officially known attempted to put CFL teams in the United States playi... |
572e8209dfa6aa1500f8d069 | How many years did the CFL South Division last? | three | [
"Canadian_football\n\nCanadian football has mostly been confined to Canada, with the United States being the only other country to have hosted a high-level Canadian football game. The CFL's controversial \"South Division\" as it would come to be officially known attempted to put CFL teams in the United States playi... |
572e82e403f98919007566ed | Which organization oversees amateur Canadian football? | Football Canada | [
"Canadian_football\n\nAmateur football is governed by Football Canada. At the university level, 26 teams play in four conferences under the auspices of Canadian Interuniversity Sport; the CIS champion is awarded the Vanier Cup. Junior football is played by many after high school before joining the university ranks.... |
572e82e403f98919007566ee | How many football teams compete in Canadian Interuniversity Sport? | 26 | [
"Canadian_football\n\nAmateur football is governed by Football Canada. At the university level, 26 teams play in four conferences under the auspices of Canadian Interuniversity Sport; the CIS champion is awarded the Vanier Cup. Junior football is played by many after high school before joining the university ranks.... |
572e82e403f98919007566ef | Which trophy goes to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport football champion? | Vanier Cup | [
"Canadian_football\n\nAmateur football is governed by Football Canada. At the university level, 26 teams play in four conferences under the auspices of Canadian Interuniversity Sport; the CIS champion is awarded the Vanier Cup. Junior football is played by many after high school before joining the university ranks.... |
572e82e403f98919007566f0 | What is the name of the championship game for junior Canadian football teams? | Canadian Bowl | [
"Canadian_football\n\nAmateur football is governed by Football Canada. At the university level, 26 teams play in four conferences under the auspices of Canadian Interuniversity Sport; the CIS champion is awarded the Vanier Cup. Junior football is played by many after high school before joining the university ranks.... |
572e82e403f98919007566f1 | Which provinces field teams in the Quebec Junior Football League? | Ontario and Quebec | [
"Canadian_football\n\nAmateur football is governed by Football Canada. At the university level, 26 teams play in four conferences under the auspices of Canadian Interuniversity Sport; the CIS champion is awarded the Vanier Cup. Junior football is played by many after high school before joining the university ranks.... |
572e844703f989190075670b | How many yards wide is a Canadian football field? | 65 | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe Canadian football field is 150 yards (137 m) long and 65 yards (59 m) wide with end zones 20 yards (18 m) deep, and goal lines 110 yards (101 m) apart. At each goal line is a set of 40-foot-high (12 m) goalposts, which consist of two uprights joined by an 18 1⁄2-foot-long (5.6 m) crossbar ... |
572e844703f989190075670c | How long in meters is the crossbar of a Canadian football goal? | 5.6 | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe Canadian football field is 150 yards (137 m) long and 65 yards (59 m) wide with end zones 20 yards (18 m) deep, and goal lines 110 yards (101 m) apart. At each goal line is a set of 40-foot-high (12 m) goalposts, which consist of two uprights joined by an 18 1⁄2-foot-long (5.6 m) crossbar ... |
572e844703f989190075670d | What part of a Canadian football field was sometimes marked with a "G"? | goal line | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe Canadian football field is 150 yards (137 m) long and 65 yards (59 m) wide with end zones 20 yards (18 m) deep, and goal lines 110 yards (101 m) apart. At each goal line is a set of 40-foot-high (12 m) goalposts, which consist of two uprights joined by an 18 1⁄2-foot-long (5.6 m) crossbar ... |
572e844703f989190075670e | What distance from the sidelines are hash marks painted on a CFL field? | 24 yards (21.9 m) | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe Canadian football field is 150 yards (137 m) long and 65 yards (59 m) wide with end zones 20 yards (18 m) deep, and goal lines 110 yards (101 m) apart. At each goal line is a set of 40-foot-high (12 m) goalposts, which consist of two uprights joined by an 18 1⁄2-foot-long (5.6 m) crossbar ... |
572e8567cb0c0d14000f1236 | Which team calls heads or tails in the coin flip before a CFL game? | visiting | [
"Canadian_football\n\nAt the beginning of a match, an official tosses a coin and allows the captain of the visiting team call heads or tails. The captain of the team winning the coin toss is given the option of having first choice, or of deferring first choice to the other captain. The captain making first choice m... |
572e8567cb0c0d14000f1237 | Who on a football team articulates the team's decision following the coin flip? | captain | [
"Canadian_football\n\nAt the beginning of a match, an official tosses a coin and allows the captain of the visiting team call heads or tails. The captain of the team winning the coin toss is given the option of having first choice, or of deferring first choice to the other captain. The captain making first choice m... |
572e8567cb0c0d14000f1238 | What can the team that wins the coin toss choose besides whether they wish to kick off or receive the ball? | which direction of the field to play in | [
"Canadian_football\n\nAt the beginning of a match, an official tosses a coin and allows the captain of the visiting team call heads or tails. The captain of the team winning the coin toss is given the option of having first choice, or of deferring first choice to the other captain. The captain making first choice m... |
572e8567cb0c0d14000f1239 | Who makes a choice after the team that wins the coin toss has made their decision? | the opposing captain | [
"Canadian_football\n\nAt the beginning of a match, an official tosses a coin and allows the captain of the visiting team call heads or tails. The captain of the team winning the coin toss is given the option of having first choice, or of deferring first choice to the other captain. The captain making first choice m... |
572e8686c246551400ce42c2 | What is the term for play stopped because the ball carrier, although not fully tackled, can no longer advance the ball? | forward progress | [
"Canadian_football\n\nPlay stops when the ball carrier's knee, elbow, or any other body part aside from the feet and hands, is forced to the ground (a tackle); when a forward pass is not caught on the fly (during a scrimmage); when a touchdown (see below) or a field goal is scored; when the ball leaves the playing ... |
572e8686c246551400ce42c3 | Where does the next play start unless a team has just scored? | scrimmage | [
"Canadian_football\n\nPlay stops when the ball carrier's knee, elbow, or any other body part aside from the feet and hands, is forced to the ground (a tackle); when a forward pass is not caught on the fly (during a scrimmage); when a touchdown (see below) or a field goal is scored; when the ball leaves the playing ... |
572e8686c246551400ce42c4 | Which parts of the ball carrier's body do not cause play to stop when they touch the ground? | feet and hands | [
"Canadian_football\n\nPlay stops when the ball carrier's knee, elbow, or any other body part aside from the feet and hands, is forced to the ground (a tackle); when a forward pass is not caught on the fly (during a scrimmage); when a touchdown (see below) or a field goal is scored; when the ball leaves the playing ... |
572e8686c246551400ce42c5 | Which direction of pass causes play to stop when it is not caught? | forward | [
"Canadian_football\n\nPlay stops when the ball carrier's knee, elbow, or any other body part aside from the feet and hands, is forced to the ground (a tackle); when a forward pass is not caught on the fly (during a scrimmage); when a touchdown (see below) or a field goal is scored; when the ball leaves the playing ... |
572e87afdfa6aa1500f8d0c3 | What minimum distance from the sideline does the official place the ball before play starts? | 24 yards | [
"Canadian_football\n\nBefore scrimmage, an official places the ball at the spot it was at the stop of clock, but no nearer than 24 yards from the sideline or 1 yard from the goal line. The line parallel to the goal line passing through the ball (line from sideline to sideline for the length of the ball) is referred... |
572e87afdfa6aa1500f8d0c4 | What is the term for the line across the field where the ball is positioned before a play? | line of scrimmage | [
"Canadian_football\n\nBefore scrimmage, an official places the ball at the spot it was at the stop of clock, but no nearer than 24 yards from the sideline or 1 yard from the goal line. The line parallel to the goal line passing through the ball (line from sideline to sideline for the length of the ball) is referred... |
572e87afdfa6aa1500f8d0c5 | How many players must the team with possession place near the line of scrimmage? | seven | [
"Canadian_football\n\nBefore scrimmage, an official places the ball at the spot it was at the stop of clock, but no nearer than 24 yards from the sideline or 1 yard from the goal line. The line parallel to the goal line passing through the ball (line from sideline to sideline for the length of the ball) is referred... |
572e87afdfa6aa1500f8d0c6 | How close to the line of scrimmage can defensive players approach before a play is run? | one yard | [
"Canadian_football\n\nBefore scrimmage, an official places the ball at the spot it was at the stop of clock, but no nearer than 24 yards from the sideline or 1 yard from the goal line. The line parallel to the goal line passing through the ball (line from sideline to sideline for the length of the ball) is referred... |
572e885c03f989190075673d | How many players does each side field in an American football game? | 11 | [
"Canadian_football\n\nOn the field at the beginning of a play are two teams of 12 (unlike 11 in American football). The team in possession of the ball is the offence and the team defending is referred to as the defence. Play begins with a backwards pass through the legs (the snap) by a member of the offensive team,... |
572e885c03f989190075673e | What is the term for the team who begins a play with control of the ball? | offence | [
"Canadian_football\n\nOn the field at the beginning of a play are two teams of 12 (unlike 11 in American football). The team in possession of the ball is the offence and the team defending is referred to as the defence. Play begins with a backwards pass through the legs (the snap) by a member of the offensive team,... |
572e885c03f989190075673f | What is the initial backward movement of the ball in a play called? | the snap | [
"Canadian_football\n\nOn the field at the beginning of a play are two teams of 12 (unlike 11 in American football). The team in possession of the ball is the offence and the team defending is referred to as the defence. Play begins with a backwards pass through the legs (the snap) by a member of the offensive team,... |
572e885c03f9891900756740 | Which two players most commonly receive the first backward pass in a football play? | quarterback or punter | [
"Canadian_football\n\nOn the field at the beginning of a play are two teams of 12 (unlike 11 in American football). The team in possession of the ball is the offence and the team defending is referred to as the defence. Play begins with a backwards pass through the legs (the snap) by a member of the offensive team,... |
572e893d03f989190075674f | What is another term for a completed play? | down | [
"Canadian_football\n\nEach play constitutes a down. The offence must advance the ball at least ten yards towards the opponents' goal line within three downs or forfeit the ball to their opponents. Once ten yards have been gained the offence gains a new set of three downs (rather than the four downs given in America... |
572e893d03f9891900756750 | How many plays can the offence run without gaining ten yards? | three | [
"Canadian_football\n\nEach play constitutes a down. The offence must advance the ball at least ten yards towards the opponents' goal line within three downs or forfeit the ball to their opponents. Once ten yards have been gained the offence gains a new set of three downs (rather than the four downs given in America... |
572e893d03f9891900756751 | How many downs does a team get after they've gained ten on their first down? | three | [
"Canadian_football\n\nEach play constitutes a down. The offence must advance the ball at least ten yards towards the opponents' goal line within three downs or forfeit the ball to their opponents. Once ten yards have been gained the offence gains a new set of three downs (rather than the four downs given in America... |
572e893d03f9891900756752 | What does a team do when they have not advance the ball enough to score or likely gain a new set of downs? | punt | [
"Canadian_football\n\nEach play constitutes a down. The offence must advance the ball at least ten yards towards the opponents' goal line within three downs or forfeit the ball to their opponents. Once ten yards have been gained the offence gains a new set of three downs (rather than the four downs given in America... |
572e8a57cb0c0d14000f1276 | What is the term for the player that is currently handing the football when play is underway? | ball carrier | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThere are many rules to contact in this type of football. First, the only player on the field who may be legally tackled is the player currently in possession of the football (the ball carrier). Second, a receiver, that is to say, an offensive player sent down the field to receive a pass, may ... |
572e8a57cb0c0d14000f1277 | Within what distance from the line of scrimmage can offensive players who do not have the ball be legally contacted by defensive players? | one yard | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThere are many rules to contact in this type of football. First, the only player on the field who may be legally tackled is the player currently in possession of the football (the ball carrier). Second, a receiver, that is to say, an offensive player sent down the field to receive a pass, may ... |
572e8a57cb0c0d14000f1278 | What are two illegal ways to block an opposing player's progress near the line of scrimmage? | hold or trip | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThere are many rules to contact in this type of football. First, the only player on the field who may be legally tackled is the player currently in possession of the football (the ball carrier). Second, a receiver, that is to say, an offensive player sent down the field to receive a pass, may ... |
572e8a57cb0c0d14000f1279 | Which player may not be tackled immediately after they have thrown a pass? | quarterback | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThere are many rules to contact in this type of football. First, the only player on the field who may be legally tackled is the player currently in possession of the football (the ball carrier). Second, a receiver, that is to say, an offensive player sent down the field to receive a pass, may ... |
572e8ba0c246551400ce432a | What is the usual penalty when the rules of play are violated? | loss of yardage | [
"Canadian_football\n\nInfractions of the rules are punished with penalties, typically a loss of yardage of 5, 10 or 15 yards against the penalized team. Minor violations such as offside (a player from either side encroaching into scrimmage zone before the play starts) are penalized five yards, more serious penaltie... |
572e8ba0c246551400ce432b | How many yards does a team lose when they commit a minor penalty? | five | [
"Canadian_football\n\nInfractions of the rules are punished with penalties, typically a loss of yardage of 5, 10 or 15 yards against the penalized team. Minor violations such as offside (a player from either side encroaching into scrimmage zone before the play starts) are penalized five yards, more serious penaltie... |
572e8ba0c246551400ce432c | How many yards does a team lose for face-masking? | 15 | [
"Canadian_football\n\nInfractions of the rules are punished with penalties, typically a loss of yardage of 5, 10 or 15 yards against the penalized team. Minor violations such as offside (a player from either side encroaching into scrimmage zone before the play starts) are penalized five yards, more serious penaltie... |
572e8ba0c246551400ce432d | What other than yardage is sometimes awarded the offence on a defensive penalty? | first down | [
"Canadian_football\n\nInfractions of the rules are punished with penalties, typically a loss of yardage of 5, 10 or 15 yards against the penalized team. Minor violations such as offside (a player from either side encroaching into scrimmage zone before the play starts) are penalized five yards, more serious penaltie... |
572e8ce903f9891900756775 | Where is the ball placed when a defensive penalty is committed in their own end zone? | one-yard line | [
"Canadian_football\n\nPenalties never result in a score for the offence. For example, a point-of-foul infraction committed by the defence in their end zone is not ruled a touchdown, but instead advances the ball to the one-yard line with an automatic first down. For a distance penalty, if the yardage is greater tha... |
572e8ce903f9891900756776 | In which North American style of football is the line of scrimmage never inside the one-yard line? | Canadian | [
"Canadian_football\n\nPenalties never result in a score for the offence. For example, a point-of-foul infraction committed by the defence in their end zone is not ruled a touchdown, but instead advances the ball to the one-yard line with an automatic first down. For a distance penalty, if the yardage is greater tha... |
572e8ce903f9891900756777 | A play that results in what outcome will never also be a scoring play? | Penalties | [
"Canadian_football\n\nPenalties never result in a score for the offence. For example, a point-of-foul infraction committed by the defence in their end zone is not ruled a touchdown, but instead advances the ball to the one-yard line with an automatic first down. For a distance penalty, if the yardage is greater tha... |
572e8ce903f9891900756778 | How many penalty yards are awarded when the ball is nearer the goal line than the usual penalty yardage? | half the distance to the goal line | [
"Canadian_football\n\nPenalties never result in a score for the offence. For example, a point-of-foul infraction committed by the defence in their end zone is not ruled a touchdown, but instead advances the ball to the one-yard line with an automatic first down. For a distance penalty, if the yardage is greater tha... |
572e8e2703f989190075677d | Who can decline a penalty? | the non-penalized team | [
"Canadian_football\n\nIn most cases, the non-penalized team will have the option of declining the penalty; in which case the results of the previous play stand as if the penalty had not been called. One notable exception to this rule is if the kicking team on a 3rd down punt play is penalized before the kick occurs... |
572e8e2703f989190075677e | A team receiving a punt cannot decline a penalty on which down? | 3rd down | [
"Canadian_football\n\nIn most cases, the non-penalized team will have the option of declining the penalty; in which case the results of the previous play stand as if the penalty had not been called. One notable exception to this rule is if the kicking team on a 3rd down punt play is penalized before the kick occurs... |
572e8e2703f989190075677f | The outcome of which play determines the placement of the ball when a penalty is declined? | the previous play | [
"Canadian_football\n\nIn most cases, the non-penalized team will have the option of declining the penalty; in which case the results of the previous play stand as if the penalty had not been called. One notable exception to this rule is if the kicking team on a 3rd down punt play is penalized before the kick occurs... |
572e8e2703f9891900756780 | What can a team do when they prefer the original outcome of a play to the situation they would have with a penalty assessed on the other team for that play? | decline the penalty | [
"Canadian_football\n\nIn most cases, the non-penalized team will have the option of declining the penalty; in which case the results of the previous play stand as if the penalty had not been called. One notable exception to this rule is if the kicking team on a 3rd down punt play is penalized before the kick occurs... |
572e8fbbdfa6aa1500f8d13d | At which point in a game is the time the offence takes to put the ball in play measured? | last three minutes of a half | [
"Canadian_football\n\nDuring the last three minutes of a half, the penalty for failure to place the ball in play within the 20-second play clock, known as \"time count\" (this foul is known as \"delay of game\" in American football), is dramatically different from during the first 27 minutes. Instead of the penalty... |
572e8fbbdfa6aa1500f8d13e | How many seconds elapse before a time count penalty is assessed? | 20 | [
"Canadian_football\n\nDuring the last three minutes of a half, the penalty for failure to place the ball in play within the 20-second play clock, known as \"time count\" (this foul is known as \"delay of game\" in American football), is dramatically different from during the first 27 minutes. Instead of the penalty... |
572e8fbbdfa6aa1500f8d13f | What is the penalty for a time count on the first two downs? | loss of down | [
"Canadian_football\n\nDuring the last three minutes of a half, the penalty for failure to place the ball in play within the 20-second play clock, known as \"time count\" (this foul is known as \"delay of game\" in American football), is dramatically different from during the first 27 minutes. Instead of the penalty... |
572e8fbbdfa6aa1500f8d140 | Who can turn the ball over to the other side if an offensive team incurs too many time count violations? | referee | [
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572e8fbbdfa6aa1500f8d141 | How many yards does the offense lose for a time count on third down? | 10 | [
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572e9091cb0c0d14000f12aa | What happens to a quarter whose time expires while the ball is still live in play? | extended | [
"Canadian_football\n\nThe clock does not run during convert attempts in the last three minutes of a half. If the 15 minutes of a quarter expire while the ball is live, the quarter is extended until the ball becomes dead. If a quarter's time expires while the ball is dead, the quarter is extended for one more scrimm... |
572e9091cb0c0d14000f12ab | What causes a quarter to be extended one additional play even if time has run out? | penalty | [
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572e9091cb0c0d14000f12ac | How long is a quarter in minutes? | 15 | [
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572e9091cb0c0d14000f12ad | Which plays do not cause time to run off the clock during the final minutes of a half? | convert attempts | [
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572e92c5c246551400ce4368 | What determines which team gets possession first when extending a game to break a tie? | coin toss | [
"Canadian_football\n\nIn the CFL, if the game is tied at the end of regulation play, then each team is given an equal number of chances to break the tie. A coin toss is held to determine which team will take possession first; the first team scrimmages the ball at the opponent's 35-yard line and advances through a s... |
572e92c5c246551400ce4369 | At which yard line on their opponent's side does a team take possession of the ball according to the CFL's tie-breaking rules? | 35 | [
"Canadian_football\n\nIn the CFL, if the game is tied at the end of regulation play, then each team is given an equal number of chances to break the tie. A coin toss is held to determine which team will take possession first; the first team scrimmages the ball at the opponent's 35-yard line and advances through a s... |
572e92c5c246551400ce436a | In which year did the CFL begin requiring teams to attempt 2-point conversions after scoring in a tie-breaking situation? | 2010 | [
"Canadian_football\n\nIn the CFL, if the game is tied at the end of regulation play, then each team is given an equal number of chances to break the tie. A coin toss is held to determine which team will take possession first; the first team scrimmages the ball at the opponent's 35-yard line and advances through a s... |
572e92c5c246551400ce436b | Which round of tie-breaking is the last possible round in a regular season CFL game? | second | [
"Canadian_football\n\nIn the CFL, if the game is tied at the end of regulation play, then each team is given an equal number of chances to break the tie. A coin toss is held to determine which team will take possession first; the first team scrimmages the ball at the opponent's 35-yard line and advances through a s... |
572e92c5c246551400ce436c | Which CFL games require tie-breaking rounds continue until a winner results? | playoff or championship | [
"Canadian_football\n\nIn the CFL, if the game is tied at the end of regulation play, then each team is given an equal number of chances to break the tie. A coin toss is held to determine which team will take possession first; the first team scrimmages the ball at the opponent's 35-yard line and advances through a s... |
572e7b2ecb0c0d14000f1192 | What countries led the two coalitions during the Seven Years' War? | two coalitions, led by Great Britain on one side and France | [
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572e7b2ecb0c0d14000f1193 | When was the Seven Year' War fought? | The Seven Years' War was fought between 1755 and 1764 | [
"Seven_Years%27_War\n\nThe Seven Years' War was fought between 1755 and 1764, the main conflict occurring in the seven-year period from 1756 to 1763. It involved every great power of the time except the Ottoman Empire, and affected Europe, the Americas, West Africa, India, and the Philippines. Considered a prelude ... |
572e7b2ecb0c0d14000f1194 | What major power of the time was not involved in The Seven Years' War? | It involved every great power of the time except the Ottoman Empire | [
"Seven_Years%27_War\n\nThe Seven Years' War was fought between 1755 and 1764, the main conflict occurring in the seven-year period from 1756 to 1763. It involved every great power of the time except the Ottoman Empire, and affected Europe, the Americas, West Africa, India, and the Philippines. Considered a prelude ... |
572e7b2ecb0c0d14000f1195 | What country emerged as the world's predominate power? | Britain rose as the world's predominant power | [
"Seven_Years%27_War\n\nThe Seven Years' War was fought between 1755 and 1764, the main conflict occurring in the seven-year period from 1756 to 1763. It involved every great power of the time except the Ottoman Empire, and affected Europe, the Americas, West Africa, India, and the Philippines. Considered a prelude ... |
572e7b2ecb0c0d14000f1196 | What was the Seven Years' War considered as the prelude to? | Considered a prelude to the two world wars | [
"Seven_Years%27_War\n\nThe Seven Years' War was fought between 1755 and 1764, the main conflict occurring in the seven-year period from 1756 to 1763. It involved every great power of the time except the Ottoman Empire, and affected Europe, the Americas, West Africa, India, and the Philippines. Considered a prelude ... |
572e7c79cb0c0d14000f11b0 | Who made the first strike of the Seven Years' War? | Prussia preemptively struck | [
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572e7c79cb0c0d14000f11b1 | What area was the site of the first action in the Seven Years' War | Saxony | [
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572e7c79cb0c0d14000f11b2 | What country allied with Prussia? | Prussia's alliance with Britain | [
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572e7c79cb0c0d14000f11b3 | What was the initial country to ally with France? | Austria formed an alliance with France | [
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572e7c79cb0c0d14000f11b4 | The smaller German states joined which side? | Anglo-Prussian alliance was joined by smaller German states | [
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572e7e3cdfa6aa1500f8d03d | With whom did the Dutch Republic align? | The Dutch Republic, long-time British ally, kept its neutrality intact | [
"Seven_Years%27_War\n\nMany middle and small powers in Europe, unlike in the previous wars, tried to steer clear away from the escalating conflict, even though they had interests in the conflict or with the belligerents, like Denmark-Norway. The Dutch Republic, long-time British ally, kept its neutrality intact, fe... |
572e7e3cdfa6aa1500f8d03e | Which side of the coalitions did Naples, Sicily and Savoy join? | Naples, Sicily, and Savoy, although sided with Franco-Spanish party, declined to join the coalition under the fear of British power | [
"Seven_Years%27_War\n\nMany middle and small powers in Europe, unlike in the previous wars, tried to steer clear away from the escalating conflict, even though they had interests in the conflict or with the belligerents, like Denmark-Norway. The Dutch Republic, long-time British ally, kept its neutrality intact, fe... |
572e7e3cdfa6aa1500f8d03f | How did the war impact the Russian population? | The taxation needed for war caused the Russian people considerable hardship | [
"Seven_Years%27_War\n\nMany middle and small powers in Europe, unlike in the previous wars, tried to steer clear away from the escalating conflict, even though they had interests in the conflict or with the belligerents, like Denmark-Norway. The Dutch Republic, long-time British ally, kept its neutrality intact, fe... |
572e7e3cdfa6aa1500f8d040 | What items had already been taxed by Russian Empress Elizabeth? | being added to the taxation of salt and alcohol begun by Empress Elizabeth in 1759 | [
"Seven_Years%27_War\n\nMany middle and small powers in Europe, unlike in the previous wars, tried to steer clear away from the escalating conflict, even though they had interests in the conflict or with the belligerents, like Denmark-Norway. The Dutch Republic, long-time British ally, kept its neutrality intact, fe... |
572e7e3cdfa6aa1500f8d041 | What two countries concluded a separate peace with Prussia? | Like Sweden, Russia concluded a separate peace with Prussia. | [
"Seven_Years%27_War\n\nMany middle and small powers in Europe, unlike in the previous wars, tried to steer clear away from the escalating conflict, even though they had interests in the conflict or with the belligerents, like Denmark-Norway. The Dutch Republic, long-time British ally, kept its neutrality intact, fe... |
572e8003c246551400ce425e | What did Britain gain in North America from the war? | Great Britain, which gained the bulk of New France in North America, Spanish Florida | [
"Seven_Years%27_War\n\nThe war was successful for Great Britain, which gained the bulk of New France in North America, Spanish Florida, some individual Caribbean islands in the West Indies, the colony of Senegal on the West African coast, and superiority over the French trading outposts on the Indian subcontinent. ... |
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