Mohammed Ali (chp 6) Flashcards
When was he born
1942
When did he die
2016
Where was he born
Kentucky
What was his original name
Cassius clay
When did he win his first Olympic gold
1960
When did he become boxing heavyweight champion
1964
What happened when Ali refused to fight in the 1960s Vietnam war
He lost his heavy weight crown and was banned from the ring for three and a half years
What disease was he diagnosed with
Parkinson
When was he diagnosed with Parkinson
1984
What faith was Ali raise in
Christian
Was ali Christian
No he converted to Muslim and changed his name to Muhammad Ali
What did Ali do as a Muslim
He practiced salat 5 times a day and went to the mosque every Friday
What did Ali do in the boxing ring that showed he was Muslim
He performed prayer
Where was Muhammad’s coffin facing when he died
MECCA
