Basketball treasure hunt
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Verjaardag Luna Groningen Heerenveen
Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Speurtocht in de auto van Groningen naar Heerenveen
Sport
7-8 year
Sportief door het Zuiderpark
Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Een sportieve speurtocht door het Zuiderpark van Den Haag. Test je kennis over sport, bewegen en Nederlandse sporthelde…
Sport
9-10 year
Featured this week: example questions for Basketball
New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.
Which animal can jump very high like basketball players?
Kangaroo
Snail
Elephant
Turtle
What do you look at when shooting?
The basket
The clouds
Your shoes
The wall
What colour can a sports shirt be?
Blue
Transparent
Invisible
Glitter
How many eyes do you need to play?
Two
Four
Eight
Zero
What do you do when a teammate has the ball?
Helping him
Running away
Sit down
Playing hide-and-seek
Which animal has long arms like basketball players?
Monkey
Dog
Cat
Cow
What movement do you make when you throw the ball?
An arch
A circle
A square
A line
Where do you store a basketball?
In the cupboard
In the fridge
In the oven
In the washing machine
What do you take to basketball practice?
Your basketball gear
Your bed
Your toys
Your books
What do you drink during the break?
Water or sports drink
Paint
Shampoo
Soap
Where does basketball come from?
America
Netherlands
China
Africa
What do you often wear in basketball?
A sports outfit
A dress
A suit
A pair of pyjamas
What is the name of the place you play on?
The basketball hall
The swimming pool
The playground
The library
What do you call it when you catch the ball?
Receiving a pass
Scoring a goal
Taking a penalty shot
Kicking a corner
What does a slam dunk mean?
Throwing hard into the basket
Dropping the ball
Throwing very softly
Kicking the ball away
What is dribbling?
Bouncing the ball all the time
Holding the ball
Kicking the ball away
Picking up the ball
How many baskets are there on a basketball court?
2 baskets
4 baskets
1 basket
6 baskets
At what height does a basketball ring hang?
3 metres high
2 metres high
4 metres high
5 metres high
How many hands do you use to dribble?
1 hand
2 hands
3 hands
No hands
Which body part do you use the most in basketball?
Your hands
Your feet
Your head
Your elbows
What number is usually on basketball jerseys?
A number between 1 and 99
Number 1 only
Number 100 only
No number
What is the name of the person who controls the rules?
The referee
The coach
The captain
The Spectator
What should you NOT do with your hands during basketball?
Pushing the opponent
Catching the ball
Throwing the ball
Clapping for your team
What should you do before playing basketball?
Warm up
Food
Sleep
Watching television
Which famous basketball player wore jersey number 23 with the Chicago Bulls?
Michael Jordan
LeBron James
Kobe Bryant
Magic Johnson
What do you call the area directly in front of the basket?
The zone
The goal
The circle
The court
What happens if the score is tied after regular playing time?
Extended play will take place
It will be a draw
A new start will be made
Home team wins
What is it called when you keep bouncing the ball on the ground?
Dribbling
Bouncing
Jumping
Rolling
What is the centre of the basketball court?
The centre circle
The goal
The bank
The line
Which basketball player was known for his skyhook shot?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Magic Johnson
Larry Bird
Julius Erving
What happens when you have committed 5 personal fouls?
You will be sent out of the game
You will receive a warning
You need 2 minutes on the bench
Nothing special
What is the name of the person who enforces the rules during a basketball game?
Referee
Coach
Commentator
Trainer
How many points is a throw from the three-point line worth?
3 points
2 points
4 points
5 points
What is the famous basketball player Michael Jordan's back number?
23
24
32
33
What was the first 'basket' used when basketball was invented?
Peach baskets
Buckets
Wooden boxes
Metal rings
How many personal fouls is a player allowed to make before being ruled out?
6 errors
5 errors
7 errors
4 errors
How many points is a free throw worth?
1 point
2 points
3 points
0 points
How many seconds does a team have to score (shot clock)?
24 seconds
30 seconds
20 seconds
35 seconds
How many points do you get for a shot from behind the three-point line?
3 points
2 points
4 points
1 point
What is the nickname of the Chicago basketball team?
Bulls
Bears
Hawks
Lions
Which player is nicknamed 'The Greek Freak'?
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Nikola Jokic
Luka Doncic
Joel Embiid
Which team won the first NBA championship?
Philadelphia Warriors
Boston Celtics
New York Knicks
Chicago Bulls
How many timeouts does each team have per game in the NBA?
7 time-outs
5 time-outs
9 time-outs
6 time-outs
What is a slam dunk in basketball?
A score in which the ball is forcefully pushed through the ring
A defence technique
A type of pass
A penalty throw
What is the name of the famous basketball arena in New York where the Knicks play?
Madison Square Garden
Barclays Center
Yankee Stadium
Central Park Arena
How many minutes does each quarter in an NBA game last?
12 minutes
15 minutes
10 minutes
20 minutes
What is the maximum number of timeouts per team per game in the NBA?
7 time-outs
5 time-outs
9 time-outs
6 time-outs
Which Dutch city has a professional basketball team in the BNXT League?
Den Bosch
Utrecht
Haarlem
Tilburg
Which basketball player is called 'The Greek Freak'?
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Nikola Jokic
Luka Doncic
Joel Embiid
Which basketball star is considered one of the best ever and played for the UConn Huskies?
Diana Taurasi
Sue Bird
Maya Moore
Candace Parker
How long does each quarter last in an NBA game?
12 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
8 minutes
Which Dutch basketball player played in the NBA?
Rik Smits
Arvin Slagter
Jeroen van der List
Leon Rodgers
In what year did the NBA begin?
1946
1950
1940
1955
Which basketball player has made the most three-pointers in NBA history?
Stephen Curry
Ray Allen
Reggie Miller
Kyle Korver
How many seconds does a team have in the NBA to make a shot?
24 seconds
30 seconds
20 seconds
35 seconds
Which NBA team has won the most championships?
Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers (both 17)
Chicago Bulls
Golden State Warriors
San Antonio Spurs
What offence is given if a player stays in his own zone for too long?
3-second violation
5-second violation
8-second violation
24-second violation
Which player is nicknamed 'The Big Fundamental'?
Tim Duncan
Shaquille O'Neal
Karl Malone
David Robinson
Which NBA player is known for his 'Sky Hook' shot?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Shaquille O'Neal
Hakeem Olajuwon
Tim Duncan
What is a situation called where a player scores, gets a foul and makes the free throw?
And-one
Technical foul
Flagrant foul
Double-double
Which position is traditionally referred to as the number 5 in basketball?
Center
Point Guard
Shooting Guard
Small Forward
Which defensive strategy is used to eliminate one specific player?
Box-and-one defence
Zone defence
Man-to-man defence
Full-court press
Which player is considered the greatest basketball player of all time by many and wore jersey number 23?
Michael Jordan
LeBron James
Kobe Bryant
Magic Johnson
Which NBA player is nicknamed 'The Answer'?
Allen Iverson
Vince Carter
Tracy McGrady
Paul Pierce
What is the nickname of the NBA All-Star weekend event where players perform acrobatic dunks?
Slam Dunk Contest
Three-Point Contest
Skills Challenge
Rising Stars Challenge
How many minutes does an official NBA game last (without extensions)?
48 minutes
40 minutes
45 minutes
50 minutes
Which NBA team plays in the arena called 'The Garden'?
New York Knicks
Boston Celtics
Brooklyn Nets
Philadelphia 76ers
In which country did the first men's Olympic basketball games take place?
Germany (1936)
United States (1932)
France (1924)
Britain (1948)
Which basketball player is known for his 'fadeaway' jump shot and wore jersey number 24?
Kobe Bryant
Tim Duncan
Paul Pierce
Dirk Nowitzki
In what year was basketball invented by Dr James Naismith?
1891
1895
1888
1893
What is the maximum time a team has to take a shot in the NBA?
24 seconds
30 seconds
20 seconds
35 seconds
What is the official height of a basketball ring in metres?
3.05 metres
3.10 metres
3.00 metres
3.15 metres
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