Trailblazers in Sports and Civil Rights

Who was the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball?

• Jesse Owens

• Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Jackie Robinson

In what year did Jackie Robinson break the baseball color barrier?

• 1947

• 1997

• 1936

• 1962

What was Jackie Robinson named in his first year playing Major League Baseball?

• MVP

• Rookie of the Year

• Best Batter

• Most Improved Player

What did Jackie Robinson say about the importance of a life?

• It's measured by wealth

• It's not important except in its impact on other lives

• It's defined by personal achievements

• It's about personal happiness

What significant event did Jesse Owens challenge at the 1936 Olympics?

• Racial segregation laws

• Nazi ideology

• British colonial rule

• The Cold War tensions

How did Jesse Owens contradict the Nazi belief at the Berlin Olympics?

• Through a speech

• Refusing to salute Hitler

• Winning four gold medals

• By boycotting the games

What was Adolf Hitler's reaction to Jesse Owens' victories?

• He ignored the victories

• He invited Owens to join the Nazi party

• He left the stadium in anger

• He congratulated Owens

Who faced racism during his time at Ohio State University due to his skin color?

• Michael Jordan

• LeBron James

• Jesse Owens

• Jackie Robinson

How did modern athletes respond to racism according to the video?

• Through boycotts

• With humor and resilience

• By ignoring it

• By retiring early

What stance did the video suggest sports authorities should take against racism?

• Use it as a teaching moment

• Punish it to deter future incidents

• Focus on the game only

• Ignore it to avoid giving it importance