The Origins and Evolution of Basketball
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Physical Ed
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8th Grade
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Olivia Brooks
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original height of the basketball hoop?
10 feet
9 feet
11 feet
8 feet
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what year was basketball invented?
1946
1891
1905
1939
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is credited with inventing basketball?
Earl Lloyd
Walter Brown
James Naismith
Nate Smith
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original purpose of basketball according to James Naismith?
A game for physical education
A professional sport
An outdoor summer game
A winter activity
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original number of players per side in a basketball game?
Seven
Eleven
Nine
Five
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original material of basketballs?
Leather
Plastic
Rubber
Cloth
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant change did Naismith make to the peach baskets?
Used metal rings instead
Lowered their height
Made them larger
Cut a hole in the bottom
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