Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Mintonette was the original name of which sport ?

  1. baseball

  2. cricket

  3. hockey

  4. volleyball

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Volleyball was originally called "Mintonette" when it was invented by William G. Morgan in 1895 as a less strenuous alternative to basketball. The name was changed to volleyball as the sport involved volleying the ball back and forth.