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Jim Thorpe and Carlisle Indian School Quiz

Authored by Bailey Bryant

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8th Grade

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Jim Thorpe and Carlisle Indian School Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Acting

Baseball

Track and field

Boxing

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Carlisle team often played against top Ivy League teams.

True

False

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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