Download Race and Sports Quiz

Race and Sports Quiz
Directions: Answer the following questions using the following website
http://www.understandingrace.org/lived/sports/index.html. This website can be
found on my web page under helpful websites. Use the information provided in
the quiz to answer the questions. Make sure you read all of the material in order
to answer the questions.
Stereotypes are generalizations that are made about individuals or groups of people.
Describe a stereotype that you are aware of in the box below.
Assumption #1
Jimmy “the Greek” Snyder was fired for making the comments listed in assumption #1. Explain why
you think he had those misconceptions? Read the text box after answering the true/false
question to get you answers.
Assumption #2
What social barriers created the assumption that blacks are poor swimmers?
Assumption #3
Explain why there are more Latino players in baseball versus black players.
Assumption #4
What ethnic group dominated basketball in the early part of the 20th century? Of late, what ethnic
group is beginning to show a strong presence in the game of basketball? What is the explanation for
this? (Answer all parts of the question for full credit).
Assumption #5
Explain what makes this assumption most surprising.
Assumption #6
Explain why Kenyans are so successful in long distance running?
Assumption #7
What are other reasons behind the fact that whites have a stronger presence in winter or cold
weather sports?
Assumption #8
Describe the cultural reasons that explain why Asians are better in gymnastics.
Assumption #9
Explain the societal factors that influence Latinos and Blacks being heavily involved and successful in
boxing.
Assumption #10
Give your opinion: Do you think it is possible for an athlete to be both superior at athletics as well as
academics?
After completion of all the questions go back to the main menu, take a different
quiz or complete an activity, list that activity below, give a brief summary and
share the summary with your neighbor. ***List the other quiz or activity that
you participated in. ***
Who did you share your summary with? _______________________ (Name of person)
Thinking About your Thinking
In the space below write a 4-8 sentence summary explaining what you
have learned while doing this activity. Also, explain in your summary
if your perspective on the subject of race has changed or remained
the same.