Early History of Volleyball: Origins and Evolution

Question 1

Which of these was NOT a hurdle in the early stages of volleyball's development?

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Lack of public interest

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Scarcity of equipment and resources

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Hesitation to embrace change and unfavorable opinions

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Frequent rule modifications

Question 2

What was the original name given to volleyball when it was first created?

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Mintonette

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Netball

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Spikeball

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Volleytoss

Question 3

Who is credited as the 'inventor' of volleyball?

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William G. Morgan

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Senda Berenson

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James Naismith

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Babe Ruth

Question 4

What was the primary purpose for which volleyball was initially developed?

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As a recreational activity for YMCA members

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As a competitive team sport

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As a training exercise for basketball players

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As a form of physical therapy

Question 5

Volleyball rules have evolved over time. Discuss some key rule changes and the reasons behind them. How have these changes affected the gameplay and overall nature of volleyball?

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Reducing team hits from 3 to 2, increasing game pace and excitement

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Introducing the libero position, allowing for specialized defensive players and enhancing team strategy

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Eliminating the 'two-hit' rule, giving teams more attacking freedom and increasing offensive options

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Decreasing court size to make the game more challenging and physically demanding (incorrect)

Question 6

Before its official renaming, what was the original name given to volleyball?

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Mintonette

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Airball

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Netball

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Ballminton

Question 7

Who is widely recognized for inventing volleyball?

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William G. Morgan

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James Naismith

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Abner Doubleday

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George M. Pullman

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental skill in volleyball?

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Driblling

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Passing

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Blocking

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Spiking

Question 9

Which country is credited as the birthplace of modern volleyball as we know it today?

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United States

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Italy

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Brazil

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Soviet Union

Question 10

What is the name of the official international organization governing volleyball?

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Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB)

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International Volleyball Federation (IVF)

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World Volleyball Association (WVA)

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Global Volleyball Organization (GVO)

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the "bump" technique in volleyball?

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Using forearms to receive the ball with a low platform

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Jumping high to hit the ball with great force

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Hitting the ball with an open hand, aiming for a powerful shot

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Spiking the ball overhand for an aggressive attack

Question 12

What is the primary role of the "setter" position in volleyball?

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Receiving the ball and distributing it to teammates for attacks

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Blocking the opponent's attacks at the net

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Spiking the ball with power for points

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Serving the ball to start each rally

Question 13

What was the original name given to volleyball?

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Mintonette

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Netball

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Volley tennis

Question 14

Who is credited with creating volleyball?

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William Morgan

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James Naismith

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Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick

Question 15

When and where was the first official volleyball game played?

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YMCA in Massachusetts, 1895

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Springfield College in Massachusetts, 1896

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Harvard University in Massachusetts, 1898

Question 16

Initially introduced as "mintonette", what is the name of the game that later evolved into volleyball?

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Mintonette

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Recreational Tennis

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Newcomb Ball

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Badminton

Question 17

Who is widely recognized as the inventor of volleyball?

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William Morgan

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James Naismith

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Henry Slocum

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Luther Halsey Gulick

Question 18

Originally named "mintonette", what was the first name given to the game of volleyball?

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Mintonette

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Badminton

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Ballminton

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Netball

Question 19

Which individual is credited for inventing the sport of volleyball?

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William Morgan

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James Naismith

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Abner Doubleday

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George W. Hancock

Question 20

What was the original intended purpose of the game created by William Morgan, which later evolved into volleyball?

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As a form of indoor recreation for YMCA members

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As a competitive sport for professional athletes

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As a rehabilitation exercise for injured soldiers

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As a playground game for children

Question 21

What is the primary goal of the game of volleyball?

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To score points by hitting the ball over the net and into the opponent's court

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To prevent opponents from scoring points

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To keep the ball in the air as long as possible

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To demonstrate superior athleticism and individual skill

Question 22

Which of the following volleyball skills is commonly used to receive an opponent's serve?

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Bump

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Spike

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Block

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Set

Question 23

Who is recognized as the creator of the game of volleyball?

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William G. Morgan

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James Naismith

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Spalding

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Henry Slocum

Question 24

What was the original name given to volleyball when it was first invented?

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mintonette

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voleyball

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netball

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recreation ball

Question 25

Where did the inaugural game of volleyball take place?

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Holyoke, Massachusetts

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Springfield, Illinois

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New York City, New York

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Los Angeles, California

Question 26

What was the primary reason for the invention of volleyball?

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As a physical education activity for YMCA members

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As an alternative indoor activity during the winter months

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As a recreational pastime for the affluent

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As a competitive sport to rival baseball

Question 27

How many players were on each team during the initial game of volleyball?

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6

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4

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8

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10

Question 28

Identify the core skills involved in playing volleyball.

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Serving, passing, setting, and spiking

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Dribbling, shooting, and passing

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Running, jumping, and throwing

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Swimming, biking, and running

Question 29

Who is credited with inventing volleyball?

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William G. Morgan

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Charles Barkley

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Spike Lee

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Michael Jordan

Question 30

What was the original name given to volleyball?

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Mintonette

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Volleycall

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Netball

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Spikeball

Question 31

What is the primary objective of volleyball?

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To hit the ball over the net into the opponent's court

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To score points by throwing the ball into the opponent's net

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To keep the ball in the air for as long as possible

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To hit the ball harder than the opposing team

Question 32

Which country is considered the birthplace of volleyball?

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United States

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Japan

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Italy

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Brazil

Question 33

How did the implementation of the 'three touches' rule affect competitive volleyball?

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Accelerated the game's tempo

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Reduced the height of the net

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Permitted unlimited player replacements

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Prohibited the 'spike' maneuver

Question 34

In volleyball, why is it crucial to prioritize sportsmanship and fair play?

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To prevent conflicts and promote a respectful environment both on and off the court.

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To ensure the game is played according to the rules.

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To gain an unfair advantage over the opposing team.

Question 35

Who is credited with inventing volleyball in 1895?

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William G. Morgan

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Senda Berenson

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George W. Hancock

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James Naismith, the inventor of basketball

Question 36

What was the original name given to the game of volleyball?

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Mintonette

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Sphairistiké, an ancient Greek ball game

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Netball

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Ulama, an ancient Mesoamerican ball game

Question 37

In which country was the first official volleyball game played in 1900?

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United States

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Canada, not known for its early contributions to volleyball

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Japan, a later adopter of volleyball

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Germany, where volleyball gained popularity in the 1920s

Question 38

Which of the following was NOT a rule of the original mintonette game?

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Players could hit the ball more than once in a row

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The net was 6 feet 5 inches high, a key dimension in volleyball

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The ball could be played over the net in any manner, allowing for varied techniques

Question 39

Who is considered the inventor of volleyball?

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William G. Morgan

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James Naismith, the inventor of basketball

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Henry Chadwick, known for his contributions to baseball

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Abner Doubleday, credited with inventing baseball

Question 40

In what year was volleyball officially invented?

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1895

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1891, a year before volleyball's invention

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1900, the year of the first official volleyball game

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1905, a decade after volleyball's invention

Question 41

What was the original name of the sport we now know as volleyball?

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Mintonette

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Volleytennis, a combination of volleyball and tennis

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Airball, a term used in basketball

Question 42

Where was the first official game of volleyball played?

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Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA

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Springfield, the birthplace of basketball

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Boston, another notable city in Massachusetts

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New York City, a major center for sports in the USA

Question 43

What is the primary objective of the game of volleyball?

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To hit the ball over the net into the opponent's court so that they cannot return it.

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To score points by throwing the ball into the opponent's net, not a valid method in volleyball

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To keep the ball in the air for as long as possible, a skill but not the main objective

Question 44

How many players are on each team during a volleyball game?

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6

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8

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4

Question 45

What is the name of the powerful move where a player jumps and hits the ball forcefully down into the opponent's court?

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Attack

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Set

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Block

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Dig

Question 46

Which move in volleyball involves using your hands to gently lift the ball up and over the net for a teammate to attack?

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Set

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Attack

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Block

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Dig

Question 47

What is the name of the defensive move where a player uses their body to stop the opponent's attack?

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Block

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Attack

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Dig

Question 48

What is the name of the move in volleyball where a player dives or uses their arms to scoop the ball up and prevent it from hitting the ground?

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Dig

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Attack

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Set

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Block

Question 49

In what year was volleyball invented?

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1895

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1915

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1885

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1905

Question 50

Who is credited with inventing the sport of volleyball?

Accepted Answer

William G. Morgan

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Walter Camp

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George Hancock

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James Naismith

Question 51

What was the original name that William G. Morgan gave to the sport?

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Mintonette

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Netball

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Volley Ball

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Faustball

Question 52

What organization was William G. Morgan working for when he invented volleyball?

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YMCA

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Boy Scouts of America

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American Red Cross

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YWCA

Question 53

Which of these sports did NOT directly influence the development of volleyball?

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Baseball

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Basketball

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Handball

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Tennis

Question 54

What was a significant change made to the rules of volleyball in the early 20th century?

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Introduction of the three-hit rule

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Reducing the number of players on the court to four

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Making the court size smaller

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Allowing players to catch and throw the ball

Question 55

What key event contributed to the spread of volleyball internationally?

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World War I

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The Great Depression

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The Cold War

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The Spanish-American War