Jim Thorpe-Native American Athlete
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15 questions
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According to this article, who was one of the greatest Athletes of all time?
According to this article, who was one of the greatest Athletes of all time?
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Where was he born and raised?
Where was he born and raised?
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What tribe/nation was himself and his family apart of?
What tribe/nation was himself and his family apart of?
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Where did his dad force him to go to?
Where did his dad force him to go to?
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What was it like for Natives at the boarding schools?
What was it like for Natives at the boarding schools?
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In 1907, what school did he attend?
In 1907, what school did he attend?
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What two sports was he involved in during high school?
What two sports was he involved in during high school?
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What year did he start training for the Olympics?
What year did he start training for the Olympics?
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Why was his gold medal taken away?
Why was his gold medal taken away?
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What 3 professional sports did he play thorughout his career?
What 3 professional sports did he play thorughout his career?
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There was a Hollywood movie made about his life.
There was a Hollywood movie made about his life.
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After his sports career, he became a professional football broacaster.
After his sports career, he became a professional football broacaster.
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What year did he pass away?
What year did he pass away?
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Jim Thorpe received many awards for his athletic accomplishments.
Jim Thorpe received many awards for his athletic accomplishments.
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Why was Jim such a great example for the Native American community? Why were his accomplishments important to Native Americans in general?
Why was Jim such a great example for the Native American community? Why were his accomplishments important to Native Americans in general?