Who invented basketball and in what year?

Basketball Knowledge Assessment

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
James Naismith in 1891
Michael Jordan in 1984
LeBron James in 2003
Kobe Bryant in 1996
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original purpose of the peach baskets in basketball?
To store the basketballs
To score points by throwing the ball into them
To mark the boundaries of the court
To serve as a referee stand
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant change was made to the basketball baskets in 1906?
They were moved closer to the ground
They were made larger
The bottoms were removed
They were painted red
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the color of the basketball changed to orange?
To reduce production costs
To honor a famous player
To match the team uniforms
To make it more visible during games
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the dimensions of a standard basketball court?
28 by 15 meters
30 by 20 meters
40 by 20 meters
25 by 10 meters
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many players are on each basketball team during a game?
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the point guard in basketball?
To manage the scoreboard
To coach the team
To defend the basket
To organize the team's offense
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