52 Questions
Texas Western won the national championship in basketball with an all-Black starting lineup in ______.
1966
True or false: Racial segregation in the United States ended before the Jim Crow era.
False
What significant event brought change to the sports world regarding inclusion of Black and Indigenous people of color in collegiate sports?
The Civil Rights Movement
True or false: Early versions of lacrosse had standardized rules.
False
Lacrosse is a ______ sport that originated among the Indigenous peoples of North America.
team
Who is credited with creating the game of lacrosse?
Indigenous peoples of North America
When did the college basketball game begin?
3:53 PM
When did racial segregation end in the United States?
1957
What team won a national championship in basketball with an all-Black starting lineup in 1966?
Texas Western
What was the original size of the teams in early versions of lacrosse?
100 players
True or false: Morgan State College was the first historically Black college to field an NCAA basketball team.
False
Morgan State College had the first historically Black college to field an NCAA ______ team.
lacrosse
Early versions of the game had ______ rules and involved hundreds of players.
few
True or false: Modern lacrosse is only played in North America.
False
True or false: Morgan State beat the number one team in the country in lacrosse in 1981.
False
What was the inclusion of Black and Indigenous people of color in collegiate sports like during the early 1900s and Jim Crow era?
Almost non-existent
Morgan State beat Harvard, Notre Dame, and upset the number one team in the country in ______.
lacrosse
European colonizers observed and ______ the game, leading to further changes and standardization.
adopted
True or false: The Haudenosaunee Nationals team is known for its dominance in international lacrosse competitions.
True
Which college had the first historically Black college to field an NCAA lacrosse team?
Morgan State College
What led to further changes and standardization of lacrosse?
European colonizers observing and adopting the game
In which country is lacrosse particularly popular at the high school and college levels?
United States
True or false: The sport of lacrosse has become less diverse in modern times.
False
Which team did Morgan State beat in lacrosse, despite being an underdog and suffering financial hardship?
Harvard University
True or false: The professional lacrosse league was established in the 1800s.
False
The sport is particularly popular at the ______ school and college levels in the United States.
high
What brought change to the sports world in terms of civil rights?
Civil rights movement
Morgan State's lacrosse program suffered financial hardship in ______.
1981
There has been a renewed focus on the Indigenous roots of the game and efforts to promote ______ and respect for Indigenous cultures and traditions.
inclusion
Which team won the national championship in basketball with an all-Black starting lineup?
Texas Western
What happened to Morgan State's lacrosse program in 1981?
They suffered financial hardship and had to shutter the program
True or false: The Iroquois Nationals have never competed in the Olympics.
True
When was the professional league, Major League Lacrosse, established?
2001
True or false: There is ongoing effort to increase respect and inclusivity toward Indigenous cultures and traditions in the sport of lacrosse.
True
Hampton University launched a men's ______ program in 2016.
lacrosse
Which college had the first historically Black college to field an NCAA lacrosse team?
Morgan State College
Which university launched a men's lacrosse program in 2016?
Hampton University
Which team is a perennial contender at the international level?
Haudenosaunee Nationals team
What is the current popularity of lacrosse worldwide?
Played by millions of people worldwide
Which teams did Morgan State beat in lacrosse, according to the text?
Harvard and Notre Dame
What is the goal of expanding the sport of lacrosse?
To create a more inclusive community that empowers players
What is the Iroquois Nationals' goal regarding the Olympics?
To compete in the Olympics in 2028
What is the focus of efforts to promote inclusion and respect for Indigenous cultures and traditions in lacrosse?
Recognizing the Indigenous roots of the game
When did Morgan State's lacrosse program suffer financial hardship?
1981
What is the significance of the sport of lacrosse?
It is a symbol of true friendship, respect, and peace
What has happened to the sport of lacrosse in the modern age?
It has expanded geographically and become more diverse
What is the origin of the name "lacrosse"?
French
What did the ten Bears represent in the text?
Morgan State's lacrosse team
How does lacrosse reflect the cultural heritage of North America?
By remaining deeply rooted in its Indigenous traditions
What has been done to increase participation in football?
The sport has been subsidized to increase participation
When did Hampton University launch a men's lacrosse program?
2016
What is the goal of creating a more inclusive community in lacrosse?
To empower players
Study Notes
- College basketball game tipped off at 3:53 PM
- Racial segregation existed in the United States until 1957
- Inclusion of Black and Indigenous people of color in collegiate sports was almost non-existent through the early 1900s and Jim Crow era
- Civil rights movement brought change to the sports world
- Texas Western won a national championship in basketball with an all-Black starting lineup in 1966
- Morgan State College had the first historically Black college to field an NCAA lacrosse team
- Morgan State beat Harvard, Notre Dame, and upset the number one team in the country
- Morgan State's lacrosse program suffered financial hardship in 1981
- The sport of lacrosse has expanded geographically and become more diverse in the modern age
- The ten Bears became a distant echo after Morgan State's lacrosse program shuttered in 1981
- Lacrosse is a well-known sport in the Pacific Northwest.
- Demographic expansion has been slow, with limited access and high costs.
- Football has been subsidized to increase participation.
- Black players have made their mark in recent years.
- Hampton University launched a men's lacrosse program in 2016.
- The future of lacrosse is hoped to be inclusive and bring about social change.
- The sport is seen as representing the direction of where the world is moving.
- The Iroquois Nationals hope to compete in the Olympics in 2028.
- The sport is a symbol of true friendship, respect, and peace.
- The goal is to create a more inclusive community that empowers players.
Test your knowledge on the intersection of sports, race, and inclusion with this insightful quiz. From the history of racial segregation in the United States to the impact of the civil rights movement on collegiate athletics, this quiz covers it all. You'll also learn about significant moments in sports history, such as Texas Western's all-Black starting lineup in basketball and Morgan State's groundbreaking lacrosse team. Additionally, you'll explore the current state of lacrosse and its potential to become a more inclusive and diverse sport
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