Finals - Basketball

Question 1

________ invented the game

Answer 1

Dr. James Naismith

Question 2

When was it invented

Answer 2

December, 1891

Question 3

Where was it invented?

Answer 3

Springfield, Massachusetts

Question 4

What did they use during the 1800’s?

Answer 4

They used soccer ball and fruit basket in playing the sports during 1800’s

Question 5

There are _______ original rules published by ______

Answer 5

13

Naismith

Question 6

What happens everytime a point is scored?

Answer 6

the game was halted so the janitor could bring out a ladder and retrieve the ball.

Question 7

During 1800’s, it was __ vs ___

Answer 7

9

Question 8

Where and when was the first basketball game played?

Answer 8

In Springfield on March 11, 1892

Question 9

There are _____ quarters in each game

Answer 9

4

Question 10

______ measurement of the court

Answer 10

28m x 15m

Question 11

_____ minutes per quarter, if there’s an extension/overtime additional _____ minutes.

Answer 11

12 minutes

5 minutes

Question 12

_______ is the highest official

Answer 12

The referee

Question 13

usually the fastest player on the team, organizes the team’s offense by controlling the ball and making sure that it gets to the right player at the right time

Answer 13

Point Gaurd

Question 14

creates a high volume of shots on offense; guards the opponent’s best perimeter player on defense.

Answer 14

Shooting Guard

Question 15

often primarily responsible for scoring points via cuts to the basket and dribble penetration; on defense seeks rebounds and steals, but sometimes plays more actively.

Answer 15

Small Forward

Question 16

plays offensively often with their back to the basket; on defense, plays under the basket (in a zone defense) or against the opposing power forward (in man-to-man defense).

Answer 16

Power Forward

Question 17

: uses height and size to score (on offense), to protect the basket closely (on defense), or to rebound.

Answer 17

Center