Jim Thorpe and Carlisle Indian School Quiz

What was Jim Thorpe best known for before becoming a football star?

• Acting

• Baseball

• Track and field

• Boxing

What made Pop Warner’s coaching style unique?

• He only coached baseball

• He used trick plays and innovation

• He avoided physical contact in drills

• He emphasized only defense

What was the main purpose of the Carlisle Indian School?

• To preserve Native traditions

• To teach Native students farming

• To assimilate Native youth into white culture

• To train Native students for the Olympics

What Olympic scandal affected Jim Thorpe?

• He was accused of cheating

• He was disqualified for being too young

• His medals were stripped for violating amateur status rules

• He missed the events due to injury

Why was the Carlisle football team famous?

• They had the largest stadium

• They were undefeated for 10 years

• They beat major teams despite limited resources

• They were the first team to wear helmets

The Carlisle team often played against top Ivy League teams.

• True

• False

True or False: The public generally supported the goals of the Carlisle Indian School.

• True

• False

True or False: Jim Thorpe played professional baseball after his football career.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: Jim Thorpe won gold medals in the __________ and decathlon at the 1912 Olympics.

Fill in the blank: The Carlisle Indian School was located in the state of __________.