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Volleyball wasn’t always called that—it began in 1895 as this quirky name.
MINTONETTE
In the 1930s, Chinese immigrants in Chinatowns across the United States began playing 9-man volleyball as a way to connect socially. What was one of the primary reasons they sought such community activities?
To combat isolation and discrimination faced in American society.
This traditional Chinese festival celebrates the lunar new year and is famous for dragon dances and red envelopes.
Chinese New Year (spring festival)
Value of x if 3x+7=19
4
Who was the founder of Slytherin House at Hogwarts?
Salazar Slytherin
This country is credited with inventing volleyball in 1895.
USA
In 2014, a documentary film titled "9-Man" was released, exploring the sport's history and cultural significance. Who directed this film?
Ursula Liang
This famous Chinese structure stretches over 13,000 miles, was built over several dynasties, and is visible from space.
The Great Wall of China
I am a number. Double me, then add 9, and you’ll get 25. What number am I?
8
What creature is the symbol of Slytherin House?
A serpent / snake
Volleyball was introduced as an official Olympic sport for men in 1964. In the same year, women also competed for the first time. True or False?
True
Which city is widely considered the birthplace of 9-man volleyball, where American missionaries introduced early versions of the sport in the early 20th century?
Taishan (also known as Toisan), Guangdong Province, China
This Chinese invention from the 11th century uses a magnetized needle to find direction.
Compass
I’m thinking of a number. If you square me, you get the same result as adding me to 56. What number am I?
8
Which spell is used to levitate objects?
Wingardium Leviosa
The standard volleyball is made of leather or synthetic leather and has how many panels stitched together?
18 panels
In what year was the first North American Chinese Invitational Volleyball Tournament (NACIVT) held, marking the beginning of organized 9-man volleyball competitions in the United States?
1944, in Boston
This philosophical system, founded by a thinker around 500 BCE, emphasizes morality, filial piety, and respect for elders.
Confucianism
I’m three times a number. If you subtract 4 from me, you get twice the original number. What is the original number?
4
In The Chamber of Secrets, the entrance to the Chamber was hidden in what specific location inside Hogwarts?
A sink in Moaning Myrtle’s bathroom
The first official volleyball rules were written by this YMCA instructor, who invented the sport.
William G. Morgan
Which U.S. city hosted the first organized 9-man volleyball tournament in 1938, marking the beginning of the sport's formal competition?
Boston, Massachusetts
This ancient invention, developed during the Han Dynasty, revolutionized knowledge-sharing and is still used worldwide today.
Paper
Slope of the line through (2,5) and (6,17)
3
According to the books, about how tall is Rubeus Hagrid, the half-giant Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts?
About 11 to 12 feet tall