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Why was it created?

What did Naismith have a degree in?

History of Basketball

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1
What did Naismith have a degree in?
Theology
Economics
Sports Management
Physical Education
2
Why was it created?
A group of guys were trying to impress some ladies
There was a competition to create a new game
The cold weather made the men restless
They were sick of only playing baseball and football
3
In what year was Basketball played in colleges?
1902
1900
1901
1903
4
Who created Basketball?
Warren Harding
Bob Unger
Oliver Cromwell
James Naismith
5
What ball did he initially use?
Football
Baseball
Soccer ball
Basketball
6
In what state was it created?
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Florida
New York
7
What was the main goal when creating Basketball?
It couldn't involve equipment other than a ball
It had to be outdoors
It had to be co-ed
It had to be indoors
8
What did Naismith use as hoops, initially?
Peach baskets
Buckets
Garbage cans
Laundry baskets
9
In what year did Basketball start?
1890
1893
1891
1892
10
How many attempts had been made to create a sport like Basketball?
5
3
4
6