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History of Basketball

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who created basketball?

a)

Jerry West

b)

Adam Silver

c)

James Naismith

d)

Michael Feierstien

2.

Basketball was created in...

a)

1891

b)

1905

c)

1791

d)

1851

3.

The first version of basketball was played with ...

a)

5 vs 5

b)

9 vs 9

c)

7 vs 7

d)

4 vs 4

4.

Naismith used a _________ as the first hoop.

a)

Milk Crate

b)

Peach Basket

c)

Trash bin

d)

Metal Hoop

5.

Naismith created the sport of basketball because...

a)

He was bored

b)

Wanted to be famous

c)

Needed an indoor sport for the winter

d)

He didn't like soccer

6.

Why is basketball called "basketball"?

a)

There is a basket and a ball.

b)

Because the original name was ball-basket and it just didn't sound right.

7.

Which is basketball?

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.

Which is used in the basketball game?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

In what city was the sport of basketball created?

a)

New York City, New York

b)

London, England

c)

Springfield, Massachusetts

d)

Los Angeles, California

10.

What does NBA stand for?

a)

National Basketball Area

b)

National Basketball Association

c)

Natural Basketball Association

d)

New Basketball Association