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What is the most popular sport in the world?
FOOTBALL
Which country has won the most gold medals at the Olympic Games?
the USA
How many players are on the court at the same time?
FIVE
What is the name of the professional basketball league in the USA?
the NBA
How many countries play basketball?
over 150
Where did James Naismith come from?
CANADA
What can you find at each end of the basketball court?
A hoop or basket
What is the most popular indoor sport in the world?
BASKETBALL
When did people first play basketball at the Olympic Games?
1936
Which team won the gold medal at the Barcelona Olympics?
the American Dream team.
What is the aim of the game.
To score as many points as possible.
How long is a full-size basketball court?
28.7 metres
How many people are in a basketball team?
12
How many gold medals has the American team won?
12
What was James Naismith's job?
Sports teacher
Why did James Naismith invent basketball?
To keep his students fit during the winter.
When did James Naismith invent basketball?
1891
Which country won the gold medal in 2004?
ARGENTINA
What happens if one team commits a foul?
The other team gets a free throw.
How does a team score points?
By throwing the ball through the hoop.
How high above the floor is each hoop?
3 METRES
Latvia, Greece and Serbia are all good European teams. Which other European team do they mention in the text?
SPAIN
How wide is a full-size basketball court?
15.2 metres
How many points do you score if you throw the ball from inside the three point line?
2 POINTS
In football you score a goal.
In basketball you score a ____________?
BASKET