Basketball Quiz

Basketball was invented by ______________.

• Chris Ford

• Canadian James Naismith

• Mel Rideout

• Kareem Abdul Jabbar

In which month and year basketball was invented?

• December 1981

• June 1981

• January 1891

• December 1891

Once a player stops dribbling the ball and holds it, he/she can continue to dribble again.

• True

• False

What is the length of the basketball court?

• 35 Feet

• 75 Feet

• 94 Feet

• 80 Feet

What are the three types of passes in basketball?

• Underhand, Overhand, Sidearm

• Chest, Bounce, Overhead

• Chest, Bounce, Sidearm

• Underhand, Overhand, Chest

Who was the person to score first three-pointer in NBA?

• James Naismith

• Mel Rideout

• Boston Celtics guard Chris Ford

• Kareem Abdul Jabbar

When was 1st three-pointer made in NBA?

• October 12, 1979

• October 12, 1981

• October 20, 1979

• October 10, 1985

How many types of shooting are there in basketball?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

When did basketball became an official Olympics event?

• 1940 Berlin Summer Olympics

• 1926 Berlin Summer Olympics

• 1946 Berlin Summer Olympics

• 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics

Who is the all-time leading scorer of NBA?

• James Naismith

• Mel Rideout

• Kareem Abdul Jabbar

• Boston Celtics guard Chris Ford