Jim Thorpe's Bright Path ESL

Who was Jim Thorpe?

• Native American athlete known for his versatility in multiple sports

• Inventor of the lightbulb

• Astronaut who walked on the moon

• Famous chef known for his culinary skills

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In which year was Jim Thorpe born?

• 1875

• 1890

• 1887

• 1901

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What was Jim Thorpe's Native American name?

• Running Bear

• Wa-Tho-Huk

• Jimbo

• Wa-ma-hack

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What sports did Jim Thorpe excel in?

• football, baseball, track and field

• golf

• swimming

• basketball

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Which prestigious award did Jim Thorpe win in 1912?

• Pulitzer Prize in Literature

• Olympic gold medals in the pentathlon and decathlon

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Grammy Award for Album of the Year

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What was the name of the school Jim Thorpe attended?

• Carlisle Indian Industrial School

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• Yale University

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What was Jim Thorpe's nickname?

• The King of Football

• The Sports queen

• The Greatest Athlete of All Time

• The Fastest Runner Alive

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What was Jim Thorpe's impact on Native American representation in sports?

• Jim Thorpe's impact on Native American representation in sports was minimal

• Jim Thorpe's impact on Native American representation in sports was significant as he broke stereotypes and inspired more Native Americans to pursue athletic careers.

• Jim Thorpe's impact on Native American representation in sports was negative

• Jim Thorpe had no impact on Native American representation in sports

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How is Jim Thorpe remembered today?

• As a successful business man

• As a famous scientist

• As a renowned chef with a popular cooking show

• As one of the greatest athletes in history,

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Who were Jim Thorpe's parents?

• Both of his parents were white.

• His mom was white and his father was half Indian , half white.

• His dad was white and his mom was Indian.

• Both of his parents were Indians.

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