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1. A literal translation of the word means 'they gather to play ball with
the foot'.
2. Players often disguised themselves with war paint and ornaments. They
did this because the game was often very violent and they wanted to avoid
retribution after the game.
3. The ball is made of animal hide and whale bones. It is stuffed with
hair, moss, feathers and wood shavings.
4. We know the game has been played for a long time because the Inuit
have so many traditions and legends associated with the game of Aqsaqtuk.
5. The courts always appear to be close to the temple within Aztec
cities.
6. If you lost the game you could be sacrificed!!
7. The people of Florence wanted to show unity in face of the
Medici invaders so they continued the tradition of playing Calcio during the
February Festival.
8. To keep the ball moving at all times.
9. The French game has the name Choule O Soule beecause the nobility of
France called the game La Soule and the ordinary people called it La Choule,
hence Choule o Soule.
10. It is quite possible that the game was called La Soule since
the game itself lasted unitl Sunset.
History Comprehension