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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?

    <p>Dr. James Naismith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inspired Dr. James Naismith in creating basketball?

    <p>Games like 'Duck on a Rock' and 'Barnyard Basketball'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did basketball become an official Olympic event?

    <p>1936</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Traveling</p> 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?

    <p>Double dribble</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>3 seconds</p> 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?

    <p>8 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>24-second shot clock violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>5 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hold one hand up with three fingers extended</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Basketball</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Wave both arms across the body horizontally</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hand signal is used to indicate a traveling violation?

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

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