History of Basketball Final Term Reviewer

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What were the peach baskets used for in the first game of basketball?

To sit on

To score goals

To carry the ball

To hang on the walls (correct)

When was the first game of basketball played?

December 21, 1891 (correct)

December 21, 1893

December 21, 1889

December 21, 1901

When did women's basketball have its first official game?

1895 (correct)

1905

1900

1891

Who invented basketball?

Dr. James Naismith Signup and view all the answers

What inspired Dr. James Naismith in creating basketball?

Games like 'Duck on a Rock' and 'Barnyard Basketball' Signup and view all the answers

When did basketball become an official Olympic event?

1936 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a ball violation in basketball?

Traveling Signup and view all the answers

What is the violation called when a player dribbles the ball with two hands simultaneously or stops dribbling and then starts again?

Double dribble Signup and view all the answers

How long can an offensive player remain in the key (restricted area) before committing a violation?

3 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What is the time limit for the offensive team to advance the ball past the half-court line after gaining possession?

8 seconds Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a violation related to the shot clock?

24-second shot clock violation Signup and view all the answers

What is the time limit for a player to inbound the ball from the sidelines or baseline?

5 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What hand signal is used to indicate a defensive three seconds violation?

Hold one hand up with three fingers extended Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the hand signal used to indicate an illegal screen?

Extend one arm forward with the elbow bent, palm facing down, and then push the forearm with the other hand Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary equipment used in basketball for scoring points?

Basketball Signup and view all the answers

Which hand signal is used to indicate that a basket does not count?

Wave both arms across the body horizontally Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component of the basketball court?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What hand signal is used to indicate a traveling violation?

Extend one arm horizontally and make a 'walking' motion with the other hand Signup and view all the answers