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History of Basketball

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

•The primary objective is shooting a ball through the defender's hoop to a backboard at each end of the court while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. What sport is this?

a)

Basketball

b)

Volleyball

c)

Softball

d)

Soccer

2.

Who invented basketball? Write your answer in CAPITALS LETTERS. no comma

(a)  

3.

Where was the sport basketball invented? Write your answer in CAPITAL LETTERS. no comma

(a)  

4.

WHEN WAS THE BASKETBALL INVENTED?

a)

DECEMBER 1891

b)

DECEMBER 1892

c)

JANUARY 1891

d)

JANUARY 1892

5.

WHAT WAS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT USED IN BASKETBALL?

a)

VOLLEY BALL AND PEACH BASKET

b)

AMERICAN FOOT BALL AND PEACH BASKET

c)

SOCCER BALL AND PEACH BASKET

6.

In original history of basketball, how many players in a team are allowed to play during the game?

a)

5

b)

9

c)

8

d)

12

7.

In the original rules by James Naismith. A player cannot run with the ball.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

Somehow

8.

What was the objective of James Naismith why he invented the game Basketball.

a)

For his students to become happy

b)

For his students to condition that time

c)

For his students to participate during his class

d)

For his students to create bonding with each other

9.

1. In the 13 original rules. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

Somehow

10.

In the original 13 rules in basketball, Who is the one taking notes of the foul of the player?

a)

Referee

b)

Umpire

c)

Coach

d)

Player

11.

In the 13 original rules, the player can kick the ball.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

It depends on the situation

d)

If didnt notice by the referee

12.

In 13 original rules in basketball, In case by draw of points and the game is ended, what they will do to finish the game and declare a winner.

a)

Make an agreement

b)

Toss coin

c)

Flip card

d)

The referee will choice who will be the winner