The Invention of Basketball

What motivated James Naismith to create the game of basketball?

• To develop a game for professional athletes

• To replace soccer as the most popular sport

• To create a new sport for the Olympics

• To provide a winter indoor activity and a safer alternative to football

What was the initial reaction of students to the new game invented by James Naismith?

• They refused to play the game

• They suggested improvements to the game

• They were hesitant but played anyway

• They were immediately enthusiastic

How did the original version of basketball differ from the modern game?

• It had more players on each team

• It was played with a smaller ball

• It was played outdoors

• It used a different scoring system

In which regions did basketball gain popularity after World War I?

• The Middle East and the Arctic

• Europe and Asia

• South America and Africa

• Australia and Antarctica

Who is credited with the invention of basketball?

• James Naismith

• Larry Bird

• LeBron James

• Michael Jordan