26 Questions
The original ball used in basketball was a soccer ball.
True
The game of basketball was founded in Canada.
False
A free throw is worth 2 points.
False
The first basketball hoops were made of metal.
False
The original basketball hoops used were peach baskets attached to the walls.
True
The game of basketball was founded by Dr. James Naismith in 1889.
False
A field goal made from outside the three-point line is worth 4 points.
False
A free throw is worth 2 points.
False
Each basketball game consists of four quarters, each lasting 20 minutes.
False
The game of basketball combines elements of American football, soccer, and tennis.
False
The game of basketball was founded in Massachusetts, USA.
True
The game of basketball is played with a puck.
False
A field goal is worth 1 point.
False
The game of basketball is played in four quarters, each lasting 20 minutes.
False
The team with the most releases from end to end pitch goals wins the match.
True
The referee starts the game by tossing the ball up between the two contrasting center players.
True
The first ball used in basketball was a volleyball.
False
A basketball game typically lasts 40 minutes of running time, except during violations and time outs.
True
The game of basketball is typically played on an exterior court.
False
The first ball used in basketball was specifically designed for the sport.
False
The team that gains the most points by pitching or throwing the ball into the hoops wins the match.
True
The founder of basketball was Dr. James Naismith, and the sport was founded in December 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.
True
The referee starts the game by rolling the ball onto the court and then blows a whistle.
False
The game of basketball was founded in Canada in 1892.
False
The referee starts the game by rolling the ball onto the court and then blowing a whistle.
False
The original ball used in basketball was specifically designed for the sport.
False
This quiz covers the basics of basketball, including its objective, gameplay, and rules. Additionally, it touches on the history of volleyball and its founder.
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