The History of Basketball Reading Comprehension Assessment

Who invented basketball?

• A. A college student

• B. James Naismith

• C. A professional athlete

• D. A janitor

Why was basketball created?

• For professional athletes to compete

• To play during summer months

• For indoor exercise during winter

• To replace soccer

In what year was the first basketball game played?

• 1898

• 1946

• 1936

• 1891

How many players were on each team in the first basketball game?

• Five players

• Eighteen players

• Nine players

• Seven players

What was used as the first basketball hoops?

• Metal rims with nets

• Wooden peach baskets

• Steel baskets

• Plastic containers

What type of ball was used in the original game?

• A. A soccer ball

• B. A rubber ball

• C. A leather basketball

• D. A volleyball

How many rules did basketball have when it was first created?

• Twenty rules

• Ten rules

What year did Naismith become the basketball coach at the University of Kansas?

• 1891

• 1936

• 1898

• 1946

What was added to keep the ball from going into the crowd?

• A. A backboard

• B. Higher walls

• C. A safety net

• D. Guard rails

In which city were the first Olympic basketball games held?

• London

• Paris

• Berlin

• Rome