The World of Basketball

Who invented the game of basketball?

• Dr. James Naismith

• Michael Jordan

• LeBron James

• Kobe Bryant

What year was the National Basketball Association (NBA) established?

• 1946

• 1891

• 1990

• 2000

How many players are on each team in a basketball game?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

What is awarded as a penalty for illegal physical contact in basketball?

• Free throws

• Extra points

• Timeout

• Substitution

Which of the following is NOT a skill required in basketball?

• Swimming

• Dribbling

• Shooting

• Passing