History of Basketball

Who invented basketball?

• Dr James Naismith

• Dr. Martin Luther King jr

• Michael Jordan

• LeBron James

What year was basketball created?

• 1881

• 1981

• 1891

• 1892

To create the game, the inventor used a soccer ball, a 10 ft pole and ___.

• Basketball hoop

• Milk carton

• Peach basket

• Soccer net

What was the score of the very first basketball game played?

• 1-0

• 5-4

• 120-119

• 64-59

What year was the first women's basketball game played?

• 1893

• 1983

• 2003

• 2020

In 1906, an iron ring with a woven net replaced the peach basket.

• True

• False

What year did basketball become an official Olympic sport?

• 2020

• 1936

• 1999

• 1776

How many points did Wilt Chamberlain score on March 2, 1962?

• 5

• 40

• 51

• 100

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson are considered the saviors of the NBA.

• True

• False