History of Basketball Quiz

Where was the game of basketball first created?

• Harvard University

• Springfield College

• Yale University

• Stanford University

What was the original purpose of the game of basketball?

• To provide exercise without roughness

• To entertain college students

• To replace football and lacrosse

• To create a new indoor sport

What was the original name suggested for the game by one of Nate Smith's students?

• Nate Smith Ball

• Peach Basket Ball

• Indoor Rugby

• Basketball

When was the first NCAA championship held?

• 1939

• 1945

• 1950

• 1920

Which country was not among the first eight to form FIBA?

• Italy

• Greece

• Brazil

• Argentina

Who was the first black player in the NBA?

• Kobe Bryant

• LeBron James

• Michael Jordan

• Earl Lloyd

In which year did the NBL and BAA decide to merge?

• 1955

• 1949

• 1945

• 1940

What was the original playing attire for basketball players?

• White t-shirts and shorts

• Soccer jerseys and shorts

• No specific attire

• Black full sleeve walden jerseys and long gray trousers

What was the original duration of a basketball game?

• Four 10-minute quarters with a 15-minute rest between

• Two 15-minute halves with a five-minute rest between

• Three 20-minute halves with a 10-minute rest between

• One 30-minute half with a 20-minute rest between

Where did the pro leagues play their games in the 1930s?

• Huge arenas

• Bowling alleys and ballrooms

• Outdoor courts

• School gyms