Basketball History Quiz

Who is credited with inventing the game of basketball?

• Kobe Bryant

• LeBron James

• Dr. James Naismith

• Michael Jordan

In what year was the game of basketball invented?

• 1891

• 1920

• 1905

• 1876

Where was the game of basketball first played?

• Los Angeles, California

• Springfield, Massachusetts

• Chicago, Illinois

• New York City

What were the original rules of basketball like?

• The original rules of basketball included nine players on each side, throwing a soccer ball into a peach basket, no dribbling or three-point lines, and no running with the ball.

• The original rules of basketball included eleven players on each side, throwing a soccer ball into a peach basket, dribbling and three-point lines were allowed, and running with the ball was permitted.

• The original rules of basketball included five players on each side, throwing a basketball into a hoop, dribbling and three-point lines were allowed, and running with the ball was permitted.

• The original rules of basketball included seven players on each side, throwing a soccer ball into a hoop, dribbling and three-point lines were allowed, and running with the ball was permitted.

Which country won the first Olympic gold medal in basketball?

• China

• Russia

• Canada

• The United States

Who is considered the greatest basketball player of all time?

• Michael Jordan

• Kobe Bryant

• LeBron James

• Stephen Curry

Which team has won the most NBA championships?

• Boston Celtics

• Chicago Bulls

• Golden State Warriors

• Los Angeles Lakers

Who was the first African-American player to play in the NBA?

• Earl Lloyd

• LeBron James

• Michael Jordan

• Kobe Bryant

Which player holds the record for the most points scored in a single NBA game?

• LeBron James

• Michael Jordan

• Kobe Bryant

• Wilt Chamberlain

Who was the first woman to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame?

• Lisa Leslie

• Candace Parker

• Cheryl Miller

• Lusia Harris