Bowling

Early Settlers brought the game of bowling to the American colonies with the game called what?

• sixpins

• eightpins

• sevenpins

• ninepin

Some states outlawed the game of bowing.

• True

• False

The game of bowling was outlawed by some states due to gamblers wagering on the outcomes.

• True

• False

A tenth pin was added to go around the law which prevented some states from playing "ninepin."

• True

• False

Where were the Knickerbocker Alleys built in 1840?

• Boston

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Chicago

What organization was established in 1895, to set a standard of rules of the game, equipment, and tournament competition.

• United Bowling Commission (UBC)

• Bowlers of America (BOA)

• American Bowling Congress (ABC)

• United States Bowlers Organization (USBO)

The object of the game of bowling is to avoid knocking down the pins.

• True

• False

Bowling can only be played as an individual.

• True

• False

Proper bowling equipment includes bowling shoes and a bowling ball.

• True

• False

When two bowlers come to the lane at the same time, which bowler should roll first?

• Bowler on the Right

• Bowler on the Left