Exploring the Evolution of Volleyball

Who invented volleyball?

• Dr. James Naismith

• George G. Morgan

• William G. Morgan

• John G. Morgan

What was volleyball originally called?

• Volleytennis

• Mintonette

• Netball

• Handball

In which country was the offensive style of setting and spiking first demonstrated?

• Brazil

• Philippines

• Japan

• USA

When was the United States Volleyball Association (USVBA) formed?

• 1965

• 1947

• 1928

• 1930

In which year did the American men and women win gold and silver medals in indoor volleyball at the Olympics?

• 1980

• 1984

• 1988

• 1992

When was the first two-man beach volleyball game played?

• 1948

• 1965

• 1930

• 1983

Which organization was founded in 1947 to govern international volleyball?

• FIVB

• WPVA

• CBVA

• AVP

When was volleyball introduced to the Olympic Games?

• 1960

• 1964

• 1972

• 1968

In which year did the U.S. men's team repeat their gold medal win at the Olympics?

• 1984

• 1986

• 1988

• 1990

How many volleyball players are there around the world?

• 800 million

• 500 million

• 600 million

• 700 million