UH TRY WITH CHOICES

Question 1

1. Where was volleyball invented?
   A) New York, USA
   B) Massachusetts, USA
   C) California, USA
   D) Texas, USA

Answer 1

B) Massachusetts, USA

Question 2

Who invented volleyball?
A) James Naismith
B) William G. Morgan
C) Alfred Halstead
D) Walter Camp

Answer 2

B) William G. Morgan

Question 3

What was the original name of volleyball?
A) Paddleball
B) Netball
C) Mintonette
D) Spikeball

Answer 3

C) Mintonette

Question 4

What sport inspired William Morgan to use a net in volleyball?
A) Tennis
B) Badminton
C) Basketball
D) Soccer

Answer 4

A) Tennis

Question 5

How was the volleyball net different from a tennis net?
A) It was positioned lower
B) It was positioned higher
C) It was the same height
D) It was wider

Answer 5

B) It was positioned higher

Question 6

Which of the following describes the first volleyball?
A) Same as a tennis ball
B) Lighter than a basketball but larger than a tennis ball
C) Same as a basketball
D) Same as a soccer ball

Answer 6

B) Lighter than a basketball but larger than a tennis ball

Question 7

In what year was the six-player team rule established?
A) 1900
B) 1912
C) 1920
D) 1948

Answer 7

B) 1912

Question 8

What other rule was introduced in 1912?
A) Blocking
B) Rotation system for serving
C) Rally scoring
D) Libero position

Answer 8

B) Rotation system for serving

Question 9

What was the original maximum number of points per set?**
A) 11
B) 15
C) 21
D) 25

Answer 9

C) 21

Question 10

When were sets first introduced in volleyball?
A) 1912
B) 1915
C) 1916
D) 1920

Answer 10

C) 1916

Question 11

How many sets were required to win a match after the scoring system changed in 1916?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 5

Answer 11

B) 2

Question 12

How did volleyball spread to Europe?
A) Through international sports events
B) Introduced by American soldiers in WWI
C) Through the Olympic Games
D) Brought by French athletes

Answer 12

B) Introduced by American soldiers in WWI

Question 13

Which region of Europe embraced volleyball the most due to the cold climate?
A) Western Europe
B) Northern Europe
C) Southern Europe
D) Eastern Europe

Answer 13

D) Eastern Europe

Question 14

In what year was the three-touch rule introduced?
A) 1916
B) 1920
C) 1948
D) 1964

Answer 14

B) 1920

Question 15

When was blocking officially recognized in volleyball rules?
A) 1920
B) 1948
C) 1964
D) 1980

Answer 15

B) 1948

Question 16

In which year did volleyball become an official Olympic sport?
A) 1948
B) 1956
C) 1964
D) 1972

Answer 16

C) 1964

Question 17

When was it officially allowed to play the ball with any body part?**
A) 1984
B) 1994
C) 2000
D) 2005

Answer 17

B) 1994

Question 18

What is the current scoring system in volleyball?
A) Side-out scoring
B) Rally Point System
C) Two-touch rule
D) Sudden Death Rule

Answer 18

B) Rally Point System

Question 19

How many points are required to win a set in the rally point system?
A) 15
B) 21
C) 25
D) 30

Answer 19

C) 25

Question 20

What new player position was introduced in 1998?
A) Opposite hitter
B) Libero
C) Defensive specialist
D) Setter

Answer 20

B) Libero

Question 21

What happens if two opposing players touch the net at the same time?
A) The point is replayed
B) The ball remains in play
C) The referee awards the point to the attacking team
D) The referee awards the point to the defending team

Answer 21

A) The point is replayed

Question 22

What is a lifting violation?
A) Holding the ball too long instead of a clean hit
B) Hitting the ball with a closed fist
C) Serving the ball underhand
D) Blocking in the back row

Answer 22

A) Holding the ball too long instead of a clean hit

Question 23

What does a green card represent in volleyball?
A) Warning for misconduct
B) Reward for honesty
C) Immediate disqualification
D) Loss of serve

Answer 23

B) Reward for honesty

Question 24

What does a yellow card indicate?**
A) Immediate point loss
B) Ejection from the game
C) Warning with no penalty
D) Free serve for the other team

Answer 24

C) Warning with no penalty

Question 25

What does a red card result in?** A) Loss of point and serve B) Removal from the game C) Replay of the point D) No penalty

Answer 25

A) Loss of point and serve

Question 26

What is the main responsibility of the first referee? A) Keeping score B) Calling violations and overseeing the match C) Tracking libero substitutions D) Watching the sidelines

Answer 26

B) Calling violations and overseeing the match

Question 27

Who sits at the scorer’s table and tracks libero substitutions? A) Line Judge B) First Referee C) Assistant Scorer D) Second Referee

Answer 27

C) Assistant Scorer

Question 28

What is the typical weight of a regulation volleyball? A) 5-7 ounces B) 9.2-9.9 ounces C) 12-15 ounces D) 16-18 ounces

Answer 28

B) 9.2-9.9 ounces

Question 29

What is the standard pressure of a volleyball? A) 2.0-2.5 psi B) 3.0-3.5 psi C) 4.3-4.6 psi D) 5.0-6.0 psi

Answer 29

C) 4.3-4.6 psi

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of playing volleyball? A) Improved teamwork B) Enhanced strategic thinking C) Increased stress D) Better physical fitness

Answer 30

C) Increased stress