His life
What sport did Muhammad Ali become famous for?
Boxing
What famous phrase did Ali repeat to express his confidence and pride?
"I am the greatest!"
In what year was Ali named a United Nations Messenger of Peace?
1998
In what year did Ali refuse to be drafted into the Vietnam War?
1967
How many years of his prime boxing career did Ali lose due to his principled stance?
3.5 years
In what year was Muhammad Ali born?
1942
Which Black activist and religious leader was a key influence on Ali early in his career?
Malcom X
What center did he establish to promote education and peace?
The Muhammed Ali Center
What famous quote did he say about his refusal to fight?
"No Vietnamese ever called me n***."**
Approximately how much money did Ali lose in career earnings because of his stand against the draft?
$50 million
In which city was Muhammad Ali born?
Louisville, Kentucky
What organization promoted Black self-determination and aligned with Ali?
The Nation of Islam
Despite having Parkinson’s disease, what cause did he raise millions for?
Parkinson’s research
What major consequence did he face in his boxing career due to his refusal?
He was stripped of his title and banned from boxing.
What chronic illness did Ali battle for over three decades after retiring from boxing?
Parkinson’s disease
What was Muhammad Ali’s birth name?
Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.
What kind of global movements did Ali inspire beyond the U.S.?
Movements for racial justice and decolonization.
How many countries did Ali visit as a peace ambassador?
Over 100
Which civil rights leader publicly supported Ali’s stance?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What did Ali’s transformation from a draft resistor to a global icon symbolize about America?
America’s journey in confronting civil rights failures
Why did Muhammad Ali change his name from Cassius Clay?
He converted to Islam and rejected his "slave name".
Why is Ali considered a model for athlete activism today?
He showed athletes could use their platforms to fight social injustice.
What major civilian honor did he receive in 2005?
The Presidential Medal of Freedom
What year did the Supreme Court overturn Ali’s conviction?
1971
Name two modern athletes who were inspired by Muhammad Ali’s activism.
Colin Kaepernick and LeBron James (also acceptable: Megan Rapinoe)