Basketball Quiz

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Q1: Which country is credited with the invention of basketball?

A1: Canada

Q2: Who invented the game of basketball?

A2: James Naismith

Q3: In which year was basketball invented?

A3: 1891

Q4: What is the standard diameter of a professional basketball hoop?

A4: 18 inches

Q5: How many players per team start on the court in a standard basketball game?

A5: 5

Q6: What do you call a shot taken near the basket, often off the backboard?

A6: Layup

Q7: How many points is a free throw worth?

A7: 1

Q8: What is the total length of a standard NBA game without overtime?

A8: 48 minutes

Q9: What violation occurs if a player runs without dribbling the ball?

A9: Travelling

Q10: Which position typically leads the offence and handles the ball?

A10: Point guard

Q11: Which league is widely considered the premier professional basketball league?

A11: NBA

Q12: How high is a standard basketball hoop from the floor?

A12: 10 feet

Q13: Which body governs international basketball competitions?

A13: FIBA

Q14: How many points is a shot made from behind the three-point line worth?

A14: 3

Q15: What is it called when a player collects the ball after a missed shot?

A15: Rebound

Q16: Which is a defensive foul involving bodily contact with an opponent?

A16: Blocking foul

Q17: When an offensive player stands still to block a defender, it is called a?

A17: Screen

Q18: How long is the half-time break in a standard NBA game?

A18: 15 minutes

Q19: Select all legendary NBA centres:

A19: Hakeem Olajuwon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell

Q20: Select the fundamental basketball skills:

A20: Dribbling, Passing, Shooting

Q21: Which of these are official basketball positions?

A21: Point guard, Centre, Shooting guard

Q22: Select all offensive strategies in basketball:

A22: Pick-and-roll, Isolation, Give-and-go

Q23: Which items are essential for playing a standard game of basketball?

A23: A basketball, A hoop, A backboard

Q24: Arrange these basketball milestones in chronological order:

A24: Invention of basketball by James Naismith, First Olympic inclusion of basketball, Formation of the NBA

Q25: Arrange these NBA team achievements in chronological order:

A25: Boston Celtics win their first NBA championship, Chicago Bulls win their first NBA championship, Toronto Raptors win their first NBA championship

Q26: Match each basketball term to its definition:

A26: Pivot - Rotating while keeping one foot in place, Alley-oop - A pass thrown near the rim so a teammate can score, Box out - Positioning to prevent an opponent from rebounding

Q27: What is the term for a player who primarily scores points and defends the perimeter?

A27: Shooting guard

Q28: Select all famous NBA rivalries:

A28: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Q29: What is the term for moving your feet illegally while holding the ball?

A29: Travelling

Q30: Why did the basketball team go to the bank?

A30: To get their bounce checks!