History of Volleyball

1. Who invented volleyball?

a. William G. Morgan b. James Naismith c. Alfred Halstead d. Michael Jordan

2. When was volleyball invented?

a. 1890 b. 1910 c. 1895 d. 1905

3. What was the original name of volleyball?

a. Spiketon b. mintonette c. Volleyball d. Handnet

4. In which country was volleyball invented?

a. Brazil b. United States c. Germany d. Canada

5. When did volleyball make its Olympic debut?

a. 1980 b. 1964 c. 1972 d. 1956

Equipment Used in Volleyball

6. What is the standard circumference of a volleyball?

a. 55-60 cm b. 60-65 cm c. 65-67 cm d. 70-75 cm

7. How high is the net set in men's competitions?

a. 2.40 meters b. 2.43 meters c. 2.50 meters d. 2.20 meters

8. What are the antennas used for in volleyball?

a. Measuring the court dimensions b. Supporting the net c. Determining ball out-of-bounds d.
Indicating player positions

9. What is the standard size of a volleyball court?

a. 15 meters long, 8 meters wide b. 18 meters long, 9 meters wide c. 20 meters long, 10 meters
wide d. 25 meters long, 12 meters wide

10. What are knee pads used for in volleyball?

a. Improving grip on the ball b. Protecting the knees during diving or sliding movements c.
Enhancing jumping ability d. Absorbing sweat

Basic Skills in Volleyball

11. Which skill is used to start the rally in volleyball?

 a. Setting b. Blocking c. Digging d. Serving

12. What is the primary role of the setter in volleyball?

a. Hitting powerful shots

b. Setting up the ball for attackers

c. Blocking the opponent's attacks

d. Receiving serves effectively

13. What is the defensive technique used to save the ball from hitting the floor after an opponent's
attack?

a. Serving receive

b. Attacking

c. Digging

d. Setting

14. Which skill involves jumping near the net with arms raised to intercept or deflect the opponent's
attack?

a. Blocking

b. Passing

c. Spiking

d. Serving

15. What is the offensive skill used to hit the ball over the net and into the opponent's court?

a. Blocking b. Digging c. Serving d. Hitting

Officials in Volleyball

16. Who is the head official responsible for enforcing the rules and ensuring fair play in a volleyball
match?

a. First referee b. Line judge c. Scorer d. Referee

17. What is the role of the second referee in volleyball?

a. Signaling faults during serving

b. Managing the score and timeouts

 c. Enforcing net faults

d. Making decisions on ball in/out

18. Which official is responsible for making judgments on balls that land near the boundary lines?

a. First referee b. Second referee c. Line judge d. Scorer

19. What is the role of the scorer in volleyball?

a. Determining the net height b. Calling timeouts c. Recording the match score d. Making
decisions on substitutions

20. Which official keeps track of the libero player's substitutions?

a. Scorer b. Referee c. Assistant scorer/libero tracker d. Line judge

Who is credited with inventing basketball?

a) Michael Jordan

b) Dr. James Naismith

c) Magic Johnson

d) Kobe Bryant

When was the first game of basketball played?

a) December 21, 1891

b) January 1, 1900

c) November 11, 1911

d) March 17, 1923

What was the target used in the first game of basketball?

a) Soccer goal

b) Basketball hoop

c) Baseball glove
d) Peach basket

Which organization is the premier professional basketball league in the world?

a) NBA

b) FIBA

c) NBL

d) BAA

What is the standard size of a men's basketball?

a) 29.5 inches (75 cm) in circumference

b) 28.5 inches (72 cm) in circumference

c) 27 inches (68.5 cm) in circumference

d) 26 inches (66 cm) in circumference

What is the term used for bouncing the ball with one hand while moving?

a) Shooting

b) Dribbling

c) Passing

d) Rebounding

Which skill involves preventing the opposing team from scoring?

a) Shooting

b) Dribbling

c) Passing

d) Defense
 What is the inner diameter of a basketball rim?

a) 12 inches (30 cm)

b) 15 inches (38 cm)

c) 16 inches (40.6 cm)

d) 18 inches (45.7 cm)

What is the shot clock time limit in the NBA?

a) 12 seconds

b) 18 seconds

c) 24 seconds

d) 30 seconds

Which organization is responsible for organizing international basketball competitions?

a) NBA

b) NCAA

c) FIBA

d) IOC

Who is credited with inventing basketball?

a) Michael Jordan

b) Dr. James Naismith

c) Magic Johnson

d) Larry Bird
When was the first game of basketball played?

a) December 21, 1891

b) December 25, 1900

c) January 1, 1885

d) November 30, 1910

What is the standard size of a men's basketball?

a) 29.5 inches

b) 28 inches

c) 30 inches

d) 26 inches

Which organization is responsible for governing basketball worldwide?

a) NBA (National Basketball Association)

b) NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)

c) FIBA (International Basketball Federation)

d) YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association)

What is the purpose of the shot clock in basketball?

a) To time how long a player has possession of the ball

b) To determine the winner of a tied game

c) To limit the time a team has to attempt a shot

d) To measure the height of a player's jump

Which basketball league merged with the Basketball Association of America (BAA) to form the NBA?

a) National Basketball League (NBL)

b) American Basketball Association (ABA)

c) National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

d) National Football League (NFL)

What is the standard size of a basketball court for professional and international games?

a) 90 feet long and 40 feet wide

b) 100 feet long and 50 feet wide

c) 94 feet long and 50 feet wide

d) 80 feet long and 30 feet wide

Which skill in basketball involves bouncing the ball with one hand while moving?

a) Shooting

b) Passing

c) Dribbling

d) Rebounding

What is the primary responsibility of referees in basketball?

a) Keeping score

b) Making judgments and enforcing the rules

c) Operating the shot clock

d) Monitoring the game clock

What is the purpose of the backboard in basketball?

a) To support the hoop

b) To rebound the ball

c) To provide a surface for players to aim their shots

d) All of the above