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In which city was the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) founded?
In which city was the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) founded?
- Los Angeles
- Paris
- Geneva (correct)
- Barcelona
What year did the Croatian basketball team win a silver medal at the Olympics?
What year did the Croatian basketball team win a silver medal at the Olympics?
- 1992 (correct)
- 1988
- 2000
- 1996
Against which team did the Croatian basketball team compete in the final match where they won the silver medal?
Against which team did the Croatian basketball team compete in the final match where they won the silver medal?
- Soviet Union
- Yugoslavia
- Spain
- Dream Team (USA) (correct)
Which country hosted the Olympic Games where the Croatian basketball team secured a silver medal?
Which country hosted the Olympic Games where the Croatian basketball team secured a silver medal?
On what date was the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) founded?
On what date was the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) founded?
In which city and country did basketball make its debut as an Olympic sport?
In which city and country did basketball make its debut as an Olympic sport?
Which nation secured first place in the inaugural Women's Basketball event at the 1976 Montreal Olympics?
Which nation secured first place in the inaugural Women's Basketball event at the 1976 Montreal Olympics?
Which country hosted the first ever Men's Basketball World Championship in 1950?
Which country hosted the first ever Men's Basketball World Championship in 1950?
The first Women's Basketball World Championship took place in which country?
The first Women's Basketball World Championship took place in which country?
In which city was the first European Championship held?
In which city was the first European Championship held?
What contribution did Wiliama A. Wielanda, the Y.M.C.A.'s envoy, make to the development of Croatian Basketball?
What contribution did Wiliama A. Wielanda, the Y.M.C.A.'s envoy, make to the development of Croatian Basketball?
Which of the following individuals or groups were most active in the early development of basketball in Zagreb?
Which of the following individuals or groups were most active in the early development of basketball in Zagreb?
Which basketball club from Zagreb achieved European club championship success in 1985 and 1986?
Which basketball club from Zagreb achieved European club championship success in 1985 and 1986?
James Naismith's primary motivation for inventing basketball was to:
James Naismith's primary motivation for inventing basketball was to:
Which combination of games MOST influenced James Naismith in designing basketball?
Which combination of games MOST influenced James Naismith in designing basketball?
Which of the following principles reflects Naismith's emphasis on player safety when creating basketball?
Which of the following principles reflects Naismith's emphasis on player safety when creating basketball?
The original basketball rules published in 1892 MOSTLY emphasized?
The original basketball rules published in 1892 MOSTLY emphasized?
Frank Mahan's suggestion to name the game 'basketball' shows:
Frank Mahan's suggestion to name the game 'basketball' shows:
What can be inferred from basketball's initial appearance as a demonstration sport at the 1904 Olympics?
What can be inferred from basketball's initial appearance as a demonstration sport at the 1904 Olympics?
The transformation of the MBC into the NBA demonstrates the:
The transformation of the MBC into the NBA demonstrates the:
Which of the following events signifies basketball's ESTABLISHED integration into the Olympic Games?
Which of the following events signifies basketball's ESTABLISHED integration into the Olympic Games?
Flashcards
When was FIBA founded?
When was FIBA founded?
The year FIBA was founded.
Where was FIBA founded?
Where was FIBA founded?
FIBA was founded in Geneva, Switzerland.
What does FIBA stand for?
What does FIBA stand for?
The International Basketball Federation.
What medal did Croatia win in 1992?
What medal did Croatia win in 1992?
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Who did Croatia play in the 1992 final?
Who did Croatia play in the 1992 final?
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First Olympic Basketball
First Olympic Basketball
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Women's Olympic Basketball
Women's Olympic Basketball
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First Men's World Championship
First Men's World Championship
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First Women's World Championship
First Women's World Championship
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First European Championship
First European Championship
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Origin of 'Košarka'
Origin of 'Košarka'
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Cibona's Euro Titles
Cibona's Euro Titles
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Early Basketball influence
Early Basketball influence
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Who was James Naismith?
Who was James Naismith?
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Naismith's game inspirations?
Naismith's game inspirations?
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5 Basketball Principles?
5 Basketball Principles?
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First basketball rules?
First basketball rules?
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First basketball game?
First basketball game?
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Origin of "Basketball"?
Origin of "Basketball"?
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Basketball demo at Olympics?
Basketball demo at Olympics?
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NBA creation?
NBA creation?
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Study Notes
- James Naismith, born in Canada in 1861, invented basketball while working as a physical education instructor at Springfield College.
- Naismith created basketball in December 1891 to provide indoor exercise during the winter.
- American football, regular football (soccer), rugby, ice hockey, baseball, and the children's game "Duck on the Rock" served as inspiration when Naismith was inventing basketball.
- Five principles that were foundational to the new game of basketball:
- The ball used must be large and easy to handle, played only with the hands.
- Running with the ball is prohibited.
- A player can receive the ball anywhere on the court while it is in play.
- Both teams use the same playing space.
- The goal is horizontal and elevated.
- The first basketball rules were published on January 15, 1892, in the newspaper "The Triangle."
- The initial official set of rules consisted of 13 points.
- The first basketball game was played on December 21, 1891, in Springfield at the YMCA Training School.
- Frank Mahan is credited with naming the game "Basketball" by combining "basket" and "ball".
- Basketball became a demonstration sport at the Olympic Games in 1904 in St. Louis, USA.
- Basketball became an official Olympic sport in 1936 in Berlin, Germany.
- The NBA league's creation began in 1935 with the establishment of the Midwest Basketball Conference (MBC), renamed the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1947.
- In 1949, the NBL merged with the Basketball Association of America (BAA) to form the National Basketball Association (NBA).
- The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) was founded on June 18, 1932, with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
- In 1992, the Croatian national basketball team won a silver medal at the Barcelona Olympics, losing to the American "Dream Team" in the final game.
- The first World Championship for men was held in Argentina, Buenos Aires in 1950
- The first World Championship for women was held in Chile in 1953
- The first European Championship was held in Geneva, Switzerland in 1935
- The first official women's European Championship was held in Italy in 1938
- In 1936 in Berlin, Germany, basketball was included in the Olympic Games program for the first time
- Fundamental explanations of basketball and the construction of the first playgrounds took place after William A.'s arrival.
- In 1923, a description of the rules was published in Croatian in A. Brazdil's book "Gymnastics Games for schools, associations, and armies."
- In 1925, Franjo Bučar's book "Games for Associations and Schools," under the title "Basket-Ball," included information on court dimensions and how to play.
- The first basketball association was registered in Zadar on October 1, 1930.
- The first official match was in 1931, as well as the first regular championship
- The name "Basketball" - Košarka (Basketball) was devised in Zagreb in 1932/33 by Oliver Ames, Milan Kobali, Božidar Stefanini and Zdenko Tončić.
- The first basketball match was played on January 27, 1929, in Zagreb between women's teams from the Academic Sports Club and the First Croatian Civic Sports Club
- Milan Kobali was mentioned as one of the most active people during that time in the development of basketball as a member of Sokol Society Zagreb II
- In winter 1938 (1942), Milan Kobali finished "Basketball", a book that describes the rules and technique of basketball game.
- In 1985 and 1986, basketball club Cibona from Zagreb won the European Club Championship
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