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Who is the head coach of the Texas Western basketball team?
Don Haskins
What major decision does Coach Haskins make about his starting lineup in the championship?
He starts five Black players
This theme/ thematic topic shows how players overcome hatred and disrespect.
courage
What year did Texas Western win the NCAA championship?
1966
Texas Western College is now known as the University of Texas at El Paso.
True
This player was known for his leadership and confident attitude.
Bobby Joe Hill
Why does the team face so many challenges while traveling?
They experience racism and discrimination
What is the thematic topic for this theme: The movie shows how people of different backgrounds can work together.
Teamwork
Who did Texas Western defeat in the final game?
University of Kentucky
The movie Glory Road was directed by Spike Lee.
False (It was directed by James Gartner)
Which assistant coach helped scout and support the team?
Coach Moe Iba
What was the result of the NCAA Championship game?
Texas Western wins against Kentucky
What is one way the movie shows the importance of equality?
By showing Black players given the same opportunity to compete and succeed
Why was this victory significant in U.S. history?
It challenged racial segregation in college sports
The NCAA is the organization under which the championship game takes place.
True
Who was the white player that struggled with the changing team dynamics but later supported his teammates?
Jerry Armstrong
Why was the team’s victory historic?
It was the first time an all-Black starting lineup won the NCAA title
How does the team show perseverance?
They keep playing and winning despite threats and prejudice
How does the team’s story connect to the Civil Rights Movement?
They fought for equal opportunity through sports, mirroring larger social struggles
Adolph Rupp was the coach of Texas Western in the movie.
False (He was the coach of the University of Kentucky)
What did Coach Haskins value most when choosing players for his team?
Talent and dedication—not race
What event made the players start to come together as a true team?
A violent racist attack that brought them closer (Shed being attacked in the restaurant)
What lesson does Glory Road teach about judging others?
People should be judged by their actions and character, not their race
What lasting impact did Texas Western’s win have on college basketball?
It helped pave the way for racial integration in sports nationwide
The movie Glory Road was based on a fictional story inspired by real events.
False ( Based off of a true story)