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WorksheetsCarlisle School for Indians - By Fernanda and Arlette
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Who was the main group of people that the Carlisle School was intended for?
(a)
When was the Carlisle Indian School founded?
1776
1850
1879
1900
Who founded the Carlisle School for Indians?
Captain Richard Henry Pratt
Sitting Bull
Rutherford B. Hayes
Geronimo
Which sport did Jim Thorpe not play?
Football
Baseball
Decathalon
Basketball
What was Jim Thorpe's tribal affiliation?
Navajo
Cherokee
Sac and Fox
Sioux
What aspect of Jim Thorpe's life story reflects the broader experience of Native Americans?
His political career
His struggles and the betrayals he faced
His athletic success
His educational background
How many students graduated Carlisle?
Over 10,500
Under 10,000
Between 5,000 and 8,000
Around 300
Jim Thorpe was a/an:
Olympic gold medalist
Olympic silver medalist
Professional Lacrosse Player
Professional Soccer Player
True or False: Hundred of boarding schools, both private and government-run were modeled after Carlisle.
True
False
True or False: Carlisle was only in operation for 18 years.
True
False
Select all that apply: While attending Carlisle, Native American children had to:
Cut their hair
Cut their nails
Change their clothing
Stop speaking their language
Be in an organized marriage
