Lebron James
When did Lebron start playing basketball?
a. 2nd grade c. High school
b. Middle school d. 5th grade
d. 5th grade
Define the term: MVP
a. Most Valued Person. c. My Victory Play
b. Most Valuable Player d. Most Victorious Player
b. Most Valuable Player
What sport did Jackie Robinson play?
Baseball
What sport was Muhammad Ali known for?
Boxing
Ali refused to join the military because of his religion.
What does "refused" mean?
a. shouting publicly
b. show or say you're not willing to do something
c. said yes
d. started a rumor
b. show or say you're not willing to do something
True or False: Lebron was born in NYC.
False
Define: Championship
and put it in a sentence.
A contest held to determine a winner.
True or False: Baseball was the only sport Jackie Robinson played in high school.
False - he ran track, and played football, soccer, tennis, and basketball.
True or False: Muhammad Ali has changed his name before.
True - He was born as Cassius Marcellus Clay and he changed his name to Muhammad Ali.
Define: Retire
Use it in a sentence.
To leave a job for good once you've reached a particular age.
True or False: At the age of 28, Lebron became the youngest player to score 20,000 points.
True
Lebron won an award for his achievements.
What does "achievement" mean?
a. A thing done successfully c. A bad memory
b. A sad event d. A good dream
a. A thing done successfully
True or false: Jackie Robinson was the second African American man to play on the major leagues.
False - he was the first.
True or False: Muhammad Ali is still alive today.
False.
Despite facing numerous challenges, Muhammad Ali continued to persevere in his boxing career, demonstrating his determination and love for the sport.
What does "persevere" mean?
a. To fight
b. To join a team
c. To continue during difficult times
d. To retire
c. To continue during difficult times
Name one NBA team that Lebron played for.
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Miami Heat
- Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James' leadership both on and off the basketball court makes him one of the most influential figures in sports history.
What does "influential" mean?
a. To have an impact on others. c. intelligent
b. Best d. athletic
a. To have an impact on others.
True or False: Jackie Robinson is still alive today.
False
Ali refused to join the military because _________
a. He wanted to box c. He was scared
b. His religious beliefs d. To take care of his family
b. His religious beliefs
After he retired, Muhammad Ali traveled around the world and advocated for peace.
Advocate means:
a. Speak against
b. Compete
c. Publicly recommend or support
d. Danced
c. Publicly recommend or support
Lebron established the Lebron James Family Foundation to give back to his community. Who does he help through this foundation?
It helps children and single-parent families in need in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. It also builds playgrounds in economically disadvantaged areas and hosts a bike-a-thon.
In an unprecedented hour long TV special, Lebron James announced that he would be signing with the Miami Heat Basketball Team.
What does "unprecedented" mean?
a. delicious c. funny
b. never done or known before d. familiar
b. never done or known before
What team did Jackie Robinson NOT play for?
a. Brooklyn Dodgers. c. New York Yankees
b. Kansas City Monarchs d. Montreal Royals
c. New York Yankees
What was a major conflict in Ali's life?
a. He retired early.
b. He had to fight his friends.
c. He won a silver medal at the olympics.
d. His title was taken away when he refused to join the military.
d. His title was taken away when he refused to join the military.
Despite facing difficulties, Muhammad Ali never gave up and continued to strive for excellence, ultimately becoming one of the most renowned athletes in history.
Define "renowned" and use in your own sentence.
Famous or well known, talked about my many