The user has provided an image of a reading passage titled "The History Of Basketball" but has not included the actual questions mentioned in the text ("answer the questions on the next page").
Since there are no specific questions to answer, I cannot provide a "Final Answer" to a homework problem. However, I can summarize the key facts from the passage to help you prepare for whatever questions might be asked.
Key Facts from the Passage:
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Inventor: Dr. James Naismith (a Canadian physical education instructor).
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Year Invented: 1891.
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Reason: To keep students active during winter months.
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First Equipment: A soccer ball and two peach baskets mounted on gym walls.
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First Intercollegiate Game: 1895 (Hamline University vs. University of Minnesota).
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First Professional League: National Basketball League (formed in 1898).
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First Tournament: National Invitation Tournament (held in 1938).
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NBA Formation: 1949.
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Current Status: A global sport with leagues like the NBA, EuroLeague, and Chinese Basketball Association.
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Final Answer:
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