James Naismith invented basketball in 1891.
True
False
What did players use as the first basketball hoop?
A wooden box
A metal ring
A hula hoop
A fruit basket
Why was basketball immediately popular when it was invented?
Students played it inside during the long winter.
Players used what to retrieve the ball after scoring in early basketball games?
ladder
What modification was made to the basket to make the game faster?
They added a net.
They cut a hole in the bottom.
They added extra rules.
They removed the basket.
Name one modern basketball star mentioned in the text.
LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, or Dwayne Wade
Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson are current basketball stars.
False
True
What is the NBA?
A basketball team
A type of basketball hoop
A basketball rulebook
A professional basketball league
Baseball is often called the national sport of the USA.
True
False
How many players are on a baseball team?
6
7
9
11
What is the goal of the batting team in baseball?
To score runs by hitting the ball and running around all four bases.
In baseball, the teams take turns batting and fielding.
True
False
What is the final base called in baseball?
Home
What equipment is used to hit the ball in baseball?
A bat
Baseball is played with a ball and a racket.
False
True
American football originated from which rules?
English rugby rules
