How Well Do You Know Kareem Abdul-jabbar (Ferdinand Lewi Alcindor Jr.)?
An all-rounder NBA personality, row models to the majority of the African Americans playing the basketball game presently, Kareem was an MVP for six times. Take a quiz about him, and unlike other quizzes you may find (your exam for example), we're not in an hurry so take your time.
- 1.
What was the name of Ferdinand's mother?
- A.
Amy Lewis
- B.
Ana Lewis
- C.
Cora Lewis
- D.
Mary Lewis
Correct Answer
C. Cora LewisExplanation
Ferdinand's mother's name was Cora Lewis.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which year was the freshman rule in effect, which allowed Alcindor on the UCLA freshman team?
- A.
1965
- B.
1966
- C.
1957
- D.
1980
Correct Answer
B. 1966Explanation
The correct answer is 1966. The freshman rule was in effect in this year, allowing Alcindor to play on the UCLA freshman team.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many wins did he contribute to the team, during a three-year record?
- A.
80 wins
- B.
88 wins
- C.
85 wins
- D.
30 wins
Correct Answer
B. 88 winsExplanation
The answer is 88 wins because it is stated that he contributed to the team's record for three years. Therefore, the number of wins he contributed must be the same as the number of wins during that three-year period.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When was Alcindor twice named Player of the Year during his college years?
- A.
1967 and 1968
- B.
1967 and 1977
- C.
1967 and 1969
- D.
1966 and 1967
Correct Answer
C. 1967 and 1969 -
- 5.
When was he honored as the Outstanding Player in the NCAA Tournament?
- A.
1967, 1968 and 1969
- B.
1966, 1967 and 1968
- C.
1964, 1967 and 1968
- D.
1967, 1968 and 1980
Correct Answer
A. 1967, 1968 and 1969 -
- 6.
When did Kareem become the first-ever Naismith College Player?
- A.
1967
- B.
1990
- C.
1978
- D.
1969
Correct Answer
D. 1969Explanation
Kareem became the first-ever Naismith College Player in 1969.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who recruited Alcindor after winning 71 consecutive games on his Highschool team in New York?
- A.
Kery Lakers
- B.
Mark Owen
- C.
Jerry Norman
- D.
Mike Reese
Correct Answer
C. Jerry NormanExplanation
Jerry Norman recruited Alcindor after winning 71 consecutive games on his high school team in New York.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What was Abdul-Jabbar's score at the time of his retirement in 1989?
- A.
33,387
- B.
32,364
- C.
33,847
- D.
38,387
Correct Answer
D. 38,387Explanation
Abdul-Jabbar's score at the time of his retirement in 1989 was 38,387.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How many seasons did Kareem play before he retired?
- A.
21 seasons
- B.
22 season
- C.
20 seasons
- D.
24 seasons
Correct Answer
C. 20 seasonsExplanation
Kareem played for 20 seasons before retiring.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When was Kareem born?
- A.
1957
- B.
1960
- C.
1947
- D.
1968
Correct Answer
C. 1947Explanation
Kareem was born in 1947.Rate this question:
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