UH TRY WITH CHOICES Flashcards
- Where was volleyball invented?
A) New York, USA
B) Massachusetts, USA
C) California, USA
D) Texas, USA
B) Massachusetts, USA
Who invented volleyball?
A) James Naismith
B) William G. Morgan
C) Alfred Halstead
D) Walter Camp
B) William G. Morgan
What was the original name of volleyball?
A) Paddleball
B) Netball
C) Mintonette
D) Spikeball
C) Mintonette
What sport inspired William Morgan to use a net in volleyball?
A) Tennis
B) Badminton
C) Basketball
D) Soccer
A) Tennis
How was the volleyball net different from a tennis net?
A) It was positioned lower
B) It was positioned higher
C) It was the same height
D) It was wider
B) It was positioned higher
Which of the following describes the first volleyball?
A) Same as a tennis ball
B) Lighter than a basketball but larger than a tennis ball
C) Same as a basketball
D) Same as a soccer ball
B) Lighter than a basketball but larger than a tennis ball
In what year was the six-player team rule established?
A) 1900
B) 1912
C) 1920
D) 1948
B) 1912
What other rule was introduced in 1912?
A) Blocking
B) Rotation system for serving
C) Rally scoring
D) Libero position
B) Rotation system for serving
What was the original maximum number of points per set?**
A) 11
B) 15
C) 21
D) 25
C) 21
When were sets first introduced in volleyball?
A) 1912
B) 1915
C) 1916
D) 1920
C) 1916
How many sets were required to win a match after the scoring system changed in 1916?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 5
B) 2
How did volleyball spread to Europe?
A) Through international sports events
B) Introduced by American soldiers in WWI
C) Through the Olympic Games
D) Brought by French athletes
B) Introduced by American soldiers in WWI
Which region of Europe embraced volleyball the most due to the cold climate?
A) Western Europe
B) Northern Europe
C) Southern Europe
D) Eastern Europe
D) Eastern Europe
In what year was the three-touch rule introduced?
A) 1916
B) 1920
C) 1948
D) 1964
B) 1920
When was blocking officially recognized in volleyball rules?
A) 1920
B) 1948
C) 1964
D) 1980
B) 1948
In which year did volleyball become an official Olympic sport?
A) 1948
B) 1956
C) 1964
D) 1972
C) 1964
When was it officially allowed to play the ball with any body part?**
A) 1984
B) 1994
C) 2000
D) 2005
B) 1994
What is the current scoring system in volleyball?
A) Side-out scoring
B) Rally Point System
C) Two-touch rule
D) Sudden Death Rule
B) Rally Point System
How many points are required to win a set in the rally point system?
A) 15
B) 21
C) 25
D) 30
C) 25
What new player position was introduced in 1998?
A) Opposite hitter
B) Libero
C) Defensive specialist
D) Setter
B) Libero
What happens if two opposing players touch the net at the same time?
A) The point is replayed
B) The ball remains in play
C) The referee awards the point to the attacking team
D) The referee awards the point to the defending team
A) The point is replayed
What is a lifting violation?
A) Holding the ball too long instead of a clean hit
B) Hitting the ball with a closed fist
C) Serving the ball underhand
D) Blocking in the back row
A) Holding the ball too long instead of a clean hit
What does a green card represent in volleyball?
A) Warning for misconduct
B) Reward for honesty
C) Immediate disqualification
D) Loss of serve
B) Reward for honesty
What does a yellow card indicate?**
A) Immediate point loss
B) Ejection from the game
C) Warning with no penalty
D) Free serve for the other team
C) Warning with no penalty
What does a red card result in?**
A) Loss of point and serve
B) Removal from the game
C) Replay of the point
D) No penalty
A) Loss of point and serve
What is the main responsibility of the first referee?
A) Keeping score
B) Calling violations and overseeing the match
C) Tracking libero substitutions
D) Watching the sidelines
B) Calling violations and overseeing the match
Who sits at the scorer’s table and tracks libero substitutions?
A) Line Judge
B) First Referee
C) Assistant Scorer
D) Second Referee
C) Assistant Scorer
What is the typical weight of a regulation volleyball?
A) 5-7 ounces
B) 9.2-9.9 ounces
C) 12-15 ounces
D) 16-18 ounces
B) 9.2-9.9 ounces
What is the standard pressure of a volleyball?
A) 2.0-2.5 psi
B) 3.0-3.5 psi
C) 4.3-4.6 psi
D) 5.0-6.0 psi
C) 4.3-4.6 psi
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of playing volleyball?
A) Improved teamwork
B) Enhanced strategic thinking
C) Increased stress
D) Better physical fitness
C) Increased stress
