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Black Power

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Olympic Games of Mexico happened in

a)

1988

b)

1966

c)

1973

d)

1968

2.

Where are these men from ?

a)

America

b)

Australia

c)

The Unites States

d)

Africa

3.

What are their correct names

a)

Tommy Smith, Johnny Carlos, Pete Norman

b)

Tom Smith, Jonathan Carlos, Peter Norman

c)

Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Peter Norman

d)

Tom Smith, John Carlos, Peter Normann

4.

Find the three symbols they were wearing

a)

A black hat, black shoes and police badge

b)

Black clothes, a human right badge, no shoes

c)

A pair of air max, limited edition

d)

A human rights badge, a black glove and black socks

5.

What were they fighting for

a)

police brutality

b)

racism

c)

African American rights

d)

better treatments for black people

6.

What were they fighting against ?

a)

police brutality

b)

racism

c)

human rights

d)

equality

7.

What does the black glove represent ?

a)

A message of solidarity and support

b)

The black panther movement

c)

a sanitary precaution

d)

a marketing trick to sell black gloves

8.

Who lead the Civil right movements in America ?

a)

Martin Luther

b)

Malcom X

c)

Rosa Parks

d)

Martin Luther King

9.

What type of actions were they taking ?

a)

They organized violent riots

b)

They used Civil disobedience

c)

They took part in Peaceful protests

d)

They were on strike all the time

10.

Were these men supported by the Olympic Games and the country they represented ?

a)

Yes they were

b)

No they were not

11.

What happend to them after this medal win ?

a)

It had an impact on their mental health

b)

They took part in other competitions

c)

They faced backlash and received death threats

d)

They went home

12.

What is the meaning behing their black socks ?

a)

They were sweaty from the race

b)

They were fighting against racism

c)

Their shoes were hurting them

d)

They wanted to bring attention to poverty in African American homes

13.

Why did Norman took part in this protest ?

a)

Because of his background

b)

Because he believed in equal rights

c)

Because of what was happening in Australia with Aboriginals

d)

Because he liked black people