Basketball Quiz 1 Grade 8

Who is considered as the Father of Basketball?

• Kobe Bryant

• Michael Jordan

• James Naismith

• LeBron James

Answer explanation

James Naismith is considered as the Father of Basketball because he invented the game in 1891.

What is the signification of jump ball in basketball?

• Foul

• Time out

• Start of the game

• Gain a score

Answer explanation

Jump ball in basketball signifies the start of the game.

How many seconds does a player have to perform a free throw in basketball?

• Ten

• Five

• Twenty

• Eight

Answer explanation

A player has five seconds to perform a free throw in basketball. This ensures the game flows smoothly and prevents delays.

On the first official basketball game, how many players did each team have?

• Eight

• Five

• Ten

• Nine

Answer explanation

On the first official basketball game, each team had nine players. This was the correct choice.

What kind of foul is appropriate towards behavior when a coach flares up to the referee and committees?

• Defensive

• Offensive

• None of the above

• Technical

Answer explanation

The appropriate foul towards a coach's behavior when flaring up to the referee and committees is a Technical foul.

Which of the following does NOT show any violation in basketball?

• Traveling

• Stepping on the line while doing the free throws

• Double dribbling

• The player is inside the court

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The player is inside the court' as it does not show any violation in basketball.

What is done through replacing one player with another during a match in basketball?

• End of the game

• Substitution

• In-bound throw

• Jump Ball

Answer explanation

Substitution is the act of replacing one player with another during a basketball match.

What is a violation of walking two or more steps without dribbling the ball in basketball?

• 3-point score

• Blocking

• Holding

• Traveling

Answer explanation

Traveling is a violation in basketball where a player takes two or more steps without dribbling the ball. It is considered an illegal move.

What is a common violation committed by a player in basketball that results in a foul?

• Traveling

• Double dribbling

• Charging

• Blocking

Answer explanation

Charging is a common violation in basketball that results in a foul. It occurs when an offensive player runs into a stationary defensive player. This is the correct choice.

What is the name of the Canadian physical education student and instructor who invented basketball?

• Kobe Bryant

• James Naismith

• LeBron James

• Michael Jordan

Answer explanation

James Naismith, a Canadian physical education student and instructor, is the inventor of basketball.