Author(s)

Xiaoxue Liu, Yanfen Zhang And Xuezhi Ma

Corresponding Author

Xiaoxue Liu

ABSTRACT

This paper studies on the origin and development of Chinese Cuju through document retrieval. Born in the period of Dongyi civilization, Chinese Cuju began to take shape during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period, and gradually flourished during the Qin, Han, Tang and Song dynasties. Through the economic and cultural exchange between China and the West in the past ages, Cuju was introduced into Europe when Mongol expedited westward in Yuan Dynasty. Finally, it has become the modern football, which originated from ancient Chinese Cuju and developed from European competition rules and now is widely accepted and popular in the world.

KEYWORDS

Ancient Chinese Cuju, Modern Football, Relationship, Development, The Same Origin