Jackie Robinson's Impact Quiz

Where was Jackie Robinson born?

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Cairo, Georgia

• New York, New York

• Los Angeles, California

What sport did Jackie Robinson play professionally?

• Basketball

• Football

• Baseball

• Soccer

In what year did Jackie Robinson break Major League Baseball's color barrier?

• 1947

• 1955

• 1963

• 1939

Which team did Jackie Robinson join when he broke the color barrier?

• New York Yankees

• Boston Red Sox

• Brooklyn Dodgers

• Chicago Cubs

Before playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers, which semi-professional team did Jackie Robinson play for?

• Kansas City Monarchs

• Newark Eagles

• Harlem Globetrotters

• Indianapolis Clowns

What was Jackie Robinson's jersey number, which has since been retired across all Major League Baseball teams?

• 24

• 99

• 42

• 12

Which prestigious award did Jackie Robinson win in his rookie season?

• Cy Young Award

• Rookie of the Year

• Most Valuable Player

• Gold Glove

How did Jackie Robinson contribute to the civil rights movement?

• By becoming a Supreme Court Justice

• By leading the Montgomery Bus Boycott

• By speaking out against segregation and racism

• By running for political office

What college did Jackie Robinson attend where he was a multi-sport athlete?

• Stanford University

• University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

• Harvard University

• University of Southern California

Which branch of the military did Jackie Robinson serve in during World War II?

• Navy

• Air Force

• Army

• Marines