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In short : yes. The British gave us: * Rugby (changed by the Americans to American Football) * Hockey (changed by the Americans to Ice Hockey) * Tennis * Cricket * Football (Soccer) * Golf * Badminton * Squash * and even Baseball was invented in Surrey Rule Britannia
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What did the British invent?
Something Very important that most of the world use, "The English Language".
What country invented the most sports?
Of the 10 most popular sports in the world, 8 were invented in Britain, hence, Britain is widely considered to be the home of modern sport.
What are some of the top Sports Rivalries in modern day sports?
Rivalries are mostly dependent on where you live or what sports teams you follow. Most people sense the most heated rivalries are located near them, because they are most involved with the people who are interested in the rivalries. Common rivalries include interstate rivalries, and neighboring college rivalries. On a national basis, the most known sports rivalries are the New York Yankees v. Boston Red Sox and Joe Frazier v. Mohammed Ali, etc.. For more see Related Links below.
Which empire discussed in this sections do you feel contributed the most to modern day society why?
You need to spacify which are the empires discussed in the section if you want to make it possible to answer your question. If the British Empire is in the list that would be it. If you look at the extent of this empire and at what the British did, you'll see why.
What are the example of dual sports?
What are the examples of dual sports
What did the British invent?
Something Very important that most of the world use, "The English Language".
What kinds of sports did immigrants bring?
Most Sports besides lacrosse and the one's invented in the U.S like football ( a variation of rugby which the United States didn't invent) and Basketball.
What is the most common type of british art?
Contemporary British art is most commonly associated with post-modern, conceptual art.
What modern empire ruled Central Asia for most of the 20th century?
The British Empire
What country invented the most sports?
Of the 10 most popular sports in the world, 8 were invented in Britain, hence, Britain is widely considered to be the home of modern sport.
What is the most popular color of Bentley convertible?
The most popular color for Bentley convertibles is British Racing Green.This color is the most popular for British sports cars overall as well.
What modern country includes most of the northern one of the two British areas?
None
What did the babylonians invent that you still use today?
The code of law made by King Hammurabi, serves as guide for most laws in the modern world.
What famous Roman construction became the prototype for most modern sports arenas?
Colliseum,,, sorry for bad spelling:D
What color are modern British fire engines?
Most modern British fire engines are predominantly red, as are the fire engines of most countries. Some types of fire-fighting vehicles are yellow however, especially those used in airports. The link below shows this visually.
Did Muslims move to Pakistan after independence in British?
Most Muslims in British India moved to Pakistan after independence was granted. Pakistan then included modern day Pakistan and Bangladesh.
What is the most famous attraction in the British Isles?
Windsor Castle is probably the most famous castle in modern times.
