East Bengal Club

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding date?August 1, 1920
2. What is the geographic base?Kolkata, West Bengal, India
3. When was East Bengal Club founded?The club was founded on August 1, 1920, in Kolkata, India.
4. Why are the club’s colors red and gold?The red and gold colors represent the club’s cultural identity and show how loyal the fans are. They also remind people of their heritage.

Partition of India (1947): The division of British India into independent India and Pakistan, leading to mass migrations and social upheaval.
Kolkata Derby: The intensely competitive football match between East Bengal Club and Mohun Bagan AC, a major event in Indian sports.
Bangals and Ghotis: Terms historically used to distinguish between immigrants from East Bengal and native West Bengalis, often associated with distinct cultural and sporting allegiances.
Multi-sport Club: An athletic organization that fields teams and competes in a variety of sports, rather than specializing in just one.