Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which sport was originally known as Mintonette?

  1. Basketball

  2. VolleyBall

  3. Lawn Tennis

  4. Football

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Volleyball is correct - when William G. Morgan invented the sport in 1895, he originally called it 'Mintonette' as a gentler alternative to basketball. It was later renamed volleyball when players observed the 'volleying' nature of the game.