Question

James Naismith: Inventor of Basketball



Born in Canada, James Naismith’s (1861–1939) pioneering work with basketball has not
made him a household name. But the sport he invented is more popular than ever. Always active
in athletics and team sports, Naismith created the game of basketball to emphasize athletic
skill while shifting the focus away from the rough play of other popular games such as
football and rugby. Naismith intermixed rules, techniques, and strategies from both
popular sports and games he had played as a child to create a unique game that has stood
the test of time.


Which of these questions about James Naismith does the passage best address?

A) What was Naismith’s aim in creating the game of basketball?
B) What was Naismith’s greatest invention?
C) What were the rules of basketball that Naismith specified?
D) What was Naismith's favorite sport as a child?

Answer 1

Hey, there's a better place to post this! Like maybe health sciences or History. Click "Find more Subjects" In the upper left to find them.

Answer 2

http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/tag/james-naismith
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=753
http://inventors.about.com/od/inventorsalphabet/a/James_Naismith.htm
Try These!

Answer 3

The external links on Wikipedia work nicely. Also, your local library should have a database access. try using those!