I really like basketball, how did it get invented?
Good question, it was invented in 1891 by Dr James Naismith
oh wow that long ago.  Is it popular here in America?
For which, basketball in general or one-on-one or two-on-two or what?
basketball in general.  Where is it popular?
I am not really sure on some of these things, after it was invented in 1891 by Dr James Naismith, I assume everywhere. Mainly the US
How is it played?
To start, the objective is to shoot a ball though a hoop in diameter and high that is mounted to a backboard at each end of the court. Thinking about it I'm saying for sure US