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History of Basketball Quiz

Authored by ADAM SMELKO

Physical Ed

7th Grade

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History of Basketball Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the game of basketball first created?

Chicago, Illinois

New York City

Los Angeles, California

Springfield, Massachusetts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original purpose of the game of basketball?

To be played only outdoors

To be a game for professional athletes

To be a substitute for lacrosse

To provide exercise without the roughness of football

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original name suggested for the game by one of James Naismith's students?

Springfield Game

Peach Basket Ball

Basketball

Naismith Ball

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the first NCAA championship held?

1950

1945

1939

1920

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who established the Basketball Association of America in 1945?

Earl Lloyd

Nate Smith

James Naismith

Walter Brown

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country was not part of the original eight countries that formed FIBA?

Portugal

Italy

Germany

Argentina

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first black player in the NBA?

James Naismith

Walter Brown

Earl Lloyd

Nate Smith

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