James Naismith and the Invention of Basketball

When did James Naismith organize the first game of basketball?

• 1891

• 1939

• 1920

• 1945

What did Naismith use as the basketball hoop in the first game?

• Plastic buckets

• Wooden crates

• Metal hoops

• Peach baskets

What was the reason for Naismith to create a new indoor activity for his gym class?

• A blizzard

• A heatwave

• A flood

• A tornado

What was the original ball used in the first game of basketball?

• Tennis ball

• Rugby ball

• Volleyball

• Old soccer ball

How many players were there in each team during the first game?

• 5

• 11

• 7

• 9

What was the main issue during the first game of basketball?

• Players tackling each other

• Inadequate equipment

• Poor weather conditions

• Lack of rules

What did Naismith realize was his big mistake after the first game?

• Not having enough rules

• Using peach baskets

• Choosing the wrong ball

• Not having enough players

Who did the author Rob Rains write a book about?

• James Naismith

• Michael J. Zogry

• Hellen Carpenter

• Jim Naismith

Where did Naismith work for 40 years and was the first basketball coach?

• University of Kansas

• Harvard University

• Yale University

• Stanford University

What was the profession of James Naismith?

• Physician

• Physical Educator

• Engineer

• Architect