Black Athletes in History

Who was George Poage?

• A famous musician

• An American Track and Field Athlete

• A renowned scientist

• A celebrated author

In which Olympics did Jesse Owens compete under Nazi rule?

• 1928 Amsterdam Olympics

• 1932 Los Angeles Olympics

• 1936 Berlin Olympics

• 1948 London Olympics

Jesse Owens set a record jump of ___ feet, 8 inches.

• 25

• 24

• 26

• 23

In what year did Jackie Robinson become the first Black athlete to play in Major League Baseball?

• 1945

• 1946

• 1947

• 1948

In 1949, Jackie Robinson received the ________ Award.

• National League MVP

• Cy Young

• Rookie of the Year

• Gold Glove

In 1956, who was the first black tennis player to win a Grand Slam title?

• Serena Williams

• Arthur Ashe

• Althea Gibson

• Venus Williams

What medals did John Carlos and Tommie Smith win in the 200m Track Event at the 1968 Olympics?

• Gold and Silver

• Gold and Bronze

• Silver and Bronze

• Gold and Gold

What did John Carlos and Tommie Smith do on the podium to protest racial inequalities?

• Raised their fists in a Black Power salute

• Sang the national anthem

• Held a banner

• Took a knee

What was the consequence for John Carlos and Tommie Smith after their protest at the 1968 Olympics?

• They were celebrated

• They were banned from the team

• They received a warning

• They were fined

How many years did Michael Jordan play for the Chicago Bulls?

• 10 years

• 12 years

• 15 years

• 20 years