Meet the Man who Invented Basketball

Who is credited with inventing the game of basketball?

• Michael Jordan
  

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  Kobe Bryant
  

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  LeBron James
  

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  James Naismith

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In which country was James Naismith born?

• United States
  

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  Canada
  

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  England
  

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  Australia

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Why did James Naismith invent basketball?

• To create a safer alternative to soccer
  

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  To have an indoor activity for winter months

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  To promote individual sports over team sports
  

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  To honor his college teacher

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When was the very first game of basketball played?

• December 21, 1999
  

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  December 25, 1850
  

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  December 21, 1891
  

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  December 15, 1900

What was the original name suggested for basketball?

• The Naismith Game
  

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  Netball
  

• Basket Game
  

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  Indoor Ball

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How many players were originally on a basketball team?

• three

• five

• seven

• nine

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What type of ball was used in the first basketball games?

• Tennis ball
  

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  Soccer ball
  

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  Football
  

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  Baseball

In which continent did basketball become popular after the First World War?

• Africa
  

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  Europe
  

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  South America
  

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  Asia

What term was initially used for the game before it became basketball?

• Netball
  

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  Basket Ball
  

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  Hoop Sport
  

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  Dunkball

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What occupation did James Naismith have before inventing basketball?

• Doctor
  

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  Teacher
  

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  Carpenter
  

• Farmer

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