What was the result of Muhammad Ali’s draft refusal?

5-year prison sentence, and boxing ban

What action did Colin Kaepernick take to protest racial injustice?

Knelt during the national anthem

What was Billie Jean King’s “Battle of the Sexes” match?

A tennis match where she defeated Bobby Riggs

Why did Muhammad Ali refuse to be drafted in 1967?

Religious and moral opposition to the war

Billie Jean King founded which organization?

Women’s Tennis Association (WTA)

Muhammad Ali used his platform to fight for what?

Racial equality and civil rights

Why did Rapinoe and the U.S. Women’s Team sue in 2019?

Equal pay with the men’s team

Megan Rapinoe has been a vocal advocate for which cause?

Equal pay and gender equity in sports

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Activism in sports RECAP

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1
What was the result of Muhammad Ali’s draft refusal?
Exiled but continued boxing abroad
5-year prison sentence, and boxing ban
Nothing happened
5 years of community service instead of prison
2
What action did Colin Kaepernick take to protest racial injustice?
Boycotted NFL games
Knelt during the national anthem
Created a racial justice non-profit
Filed a lawsuit against the NFL
3
How did Megan Rapinoe show support for Kaepernick?
Knelt during the anthem
Boycotted the World Cup
Endorsed his lawsuit
Donated match earnings
4
What was Billie Jean King’s “Battle of the Sexes” match?
The first ranking of a female No. 1 player
A fight for equal pay in Grand Slams
A tennis match where she defeated Bobby Riggs
A lawsuit for equal sponsorships
5
Why did Muhammad Ali refuse to be drafted in 1967?
He wanted to focus on boxing
Religious and moral opposition to the war
He had already fought before
He had an injury
6
Billie Jean King founded which organization?
Equal Opportunity in Sports Initiative
Women’s Tennis Association (WTA)
Women’s Professional Tennis Union
International Women's Sports Federation
7
Muhammad Ali used his platform to fight for what?
More boxing gyms for youth
Better healthcare for athletes
Racial equality and civil rights
A global boxing peace league
8
What happened to Colin Kaepernick after his protests?
Suspended but later reinstated
Banned from social media
Had to pay a fine per game for kneeling
Blacklisted by NFL team owners
9
Why did Rapinoe and the U.S. Women’s Team sue in 2019?
Better sponsorship deals
More diversity in soccer leadership
Equal pay with the men’s team
Improved training facilities
10
Megan Rapinoe has been a vocal advocate for which cause?
More sponsorships for female athletes
Stricter doping regulations
Expanding youth soccer programs
Equal pay and gender equity in sports

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