Do You Know About The History Of Volleyball?

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    The person that first established volleyball was William Morgan.

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Explore the origins and evolution of volleyball in this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on facts like its creator, William Morgan, and its initial purpose. Ideal for enthusiasts and students keen on understanding the historical context and development of this popular sport.

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  • 2. 

    Volleyball became an Olympic sport in 1964.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    In 1964, volleyball was officially recognized as an Olympic sport. This means that it was included in the program of the Olympic Games for the first time. Prior to 1964, volleyball was not considered an Olympic sport. Therefore, the statement "Volleyball became an Olympic sport in 1964" is true.

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  • 3. 

    The U.S. state that volleyball was invented is Massachusetts.

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    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The correct answer is true because volleyball was indeed invented in Massachusetts. It was created in 1895 by William G. Morgan, a YMCA physical education director, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Morgan wanted to create a new sport that combined elements of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball, and thus volleyball was born. Massachusetts holds the historical significance of being the birthplace of this popular sport.

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  • 4. 

    The game of volleyball was created because it had less physical contact than basketball.

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    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The explanation for the given correct answer is that volleyball was indeed created as a sport with less physical contact compared to basketball. William G. Morgan, a physical education director, invented volleyball in 1895 as an alternative to basketball, which was considered too rough. Volleyball was designed to be a less aggressive game, focusing more on skill, technique, and team coordination rather than physicality. Therefore, the statement is true.

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  • 5. 

    Rules were edited by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

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    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that the rules were indeed edited by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

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  • 6. 

    The first name of volleyball was simply "Volley".

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    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The first name of volleyball was not simply "Volley".

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  • 7. 

    Volleyball was introduced in 1885.

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    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Volleyball was introduced in 1885" is incorrect. Volleyball was actually introduced in 1895 by William G. Morgan, a YMCA physical education director in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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  • 8. 

    Volleyball was created for businessmen.

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    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Volleyball was indeed created for businessmen. It was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan, a YMCA physical education director, as a less intense alternative to basketball for businessmen. The game was designed to be played indoors and required less physical contact, making it suitable for individuals with less athletic ability. The initial purpose of volleyball was to provide a recreational activity that businessmen could enjoy during their leisure time.

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    The first game of volleyball was played on July 6, 1896.

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    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because the first game of volleyball was actually played on February 9, 1895.

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    Two-person beach volleyball was added to the Olympics in 1988.

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    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Two-person beach volleyball was actually added to the Olympics in 1996, not 1988.

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