The Basics of Snooker

What is the primary objective of the game of snooker?

• To score the most points by potting balls

• To hit the cue ball into the pockets

• To avoid hitting any balls

• To play as quickly as possible.

In snooker, what color is the cue ball?

• Red

• Blue

• White

• Black

Fill in the blank: In snooker, a player must pot a red ball before potting a _______ ball.

• A) Yellow

• B) Green

• C) Colored

• D) Black

How many points is the black ball worth in snooker?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Fill in the blank: The table used in snooker is covered with _______.

• Felt

• Leather

• Silk

• Cotton

What is the penalty for a foul in snooker?

• 2 points

• 4 points

• 6 points

• 8 points

Where did snooker originate?

• England

• India

• Australia

• USA

In which century did snooker originate?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

In what year was the first World Snooker Championship held?

• 1920

• 1926

• 1930

• 1935

If a player does not pot a ball on their turn, what happens?

• They lose the game

• They get another turn

• It becomes the next player's turn

• They pot a colored ball.