His life
What sport did Muhammad Ali become famous for?
Boxing
Why did Ali refuse to be drafted into the U.S. military in 1967?
His religious beliefs and opposition to the Vietnam War
What famous phrase did Ali use that became a declaration of Black pride?
“I am the greatest!”
What title was Ali given by the United Nations in 1998?
Messenger of Peace
How many years was Muhammad Ali banned from boxing during his prime?
3.5 years
In what year was Muhammad Ali born?
1942
What famous quote did Ali say about the Vietnam War and racism in America?
“No Vietnamese ever called me n*****.”
With which two Nation of Islam leaders did Ali closely align?
Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad
What center did Ali create to support youth and equality?
The Muhammad Ali Center
How many countries did Ali visit as a humanitarian and goodwill ambassador?
Over 100 nations
In which city was Muhammad Ali born?
Louisville, Kentucky
What immediate consequence did Ali face after refusing the draft?
Stripped of his boxing title and license
What global movements did Ali inspire beyond the U.S.?
Anti-colonial and racial justice movements
Name at least two countries where Ali carried out humanitarian missions.
Lebanon, Iraq, Afghanistan
What civilian honor did Ali receive from President George W. Bush in 2005?
The Presidential Medal of Freedom
What was Muhammad Ali’s birth name?
Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.
Which civil rights leader publicly supported Ali’s anti-war stance?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
How did Ali connect sports with activism?
He used his fame to speak out on racial injustice
What major U.S. award did Ali receive in 2005?
The Presidential Medal of Freedom
Which disease did Ali battle for over three decades while continuing humanitarian work?
Parkinson’s disease
Why did Muhammad Ali change his name from Cassius Clay?
He converted to Islam and rejected his "slave name".
What was the outcome of Ali’s legal battle with the U.S. government in 1971?
The Supreme Court overturned his conviction
How did Ali redefine the role of Black athletes in society?
By refusing to conform and embracing activism as part of his public identity
How much money did Ali reportedly lose due to his moral stand?
$50 million
Name at least two modern athletes inspired by Muhammad Ali’s activism.
Colin Kaepernick, LeBron James or Megan Rapinoe