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5th grade reading comprehension worksheet on the history of basketball with ten questions about its invention and evolution.
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The History of Basketball

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This printable reading worksheet provides 5th graders with a passage on basketball history from its invention in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith through the formation of the NBA. Students answer ten comprehension questions covering the game's origins, the first organized leagues, and international basketball. Suitable for reading practice, social studies units on history and sports, or homework assignments.

Subject:
Sports & Physical Education
Topic:
Other Sports
Grade Level:
5th Grade
Updated September 2025

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