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Who invented the first clock?
David Banner
Benjamin Banneker
Benjamin Maker
David Benjamin
Fredrick McKinley Jones invented the ___ ___ ___ unit in the 1930's.
portable air conditioning
an engine motor
a time machine
a teleportation device
Who invented the traffic light and the gas mask?
George Jefferson
Morgan Freeman
Garrett Morgan
George Crum
This man invented 100 ways to use peanuts and sweet potato... Who is he?
George Crum
George Washington
Curious George
George Washington Carver
Who invented the potato chips?
George Crum
George Washington Carver
George Washington
George Jefferson
This man invented the gamma electric cell which is used to power the cell phone in 1971... Who is he?
Henry George Jr
Henry Thomas Sampson Jr.
Thomas the train
Thomas Jefferson
____ invented the portable pencil sharpener in 1883
John Joseph Love
John Lewis
John Lee Love
John John
Who invented the lunch pail (lunch box) in 1887?
Jackie Robinson
James Brown
James Harden
James Robinson
What did John Standard invent in 1891?
an improved model of the stove and refrigerator
an improved model of a doll house
an improved bookshelf
an elevator
Who invented the supper soaker in 1982?
Lonnie G. Johnson
Magic Johnson
Michael Jackson
Lonnie G. Jackson
Who invented the improved hairbrush in 1898?
London D. Newman
Lyda D. Newman
London D. Norman
Lyda D. Norman
Who invented the doorknob and door stop in 1878?
Otis Boykin
Osbourn Duran
Ozzy Osbourne
Osbourn Dorsey
Who invented the street letter mailbox in 1891 and the railroad switch?
Phillip B. Bradley
Thomas Jefferson
Phillip B. Downing
Thomas B. Downing
Who invented the guitar in 1886?
Robert Flemming Jr.
Roberto Clemente
Robert Downing Jr.
Robert Smith
Who invented the ironing board?
Sarah Allen
Sarah Breedlove (Madam C.J. Walker)
Sarah Moore
Sarah Boone
This man invented the improved version of the mop in 1893 along with the metal bonding machine... Who is he?
Thomas Stewart
Thomas L. Jennings
Thomas Edison
Thomas the train
Who Invented the improved version of the lock in 1889?
W.E.B Dubois
W. A. Martin
Booker T. Washington
Marcus Garvey
Carter G. Woodson is known as the _____.
Father of Soul
Father of Faith
Father of Black History
Father of Inventions
who is this?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Rosa Parks
George Floyd
Who was the first black president of America?
Michelle Obama
Malcolm X
Barack Obama
Muhammad Ali
Who was the first African-American woman self-made millionaire?
Sarah Rector
Madam C.J. Walker
Oprah Winfrey
Octavia Spencer
I was the first African-American child to attend an all-white public elementary school in the American South. Who am I?
Ruby Bridges
Hattie McDaniel
Aretha Franklin
Oprah Winfrey
I was known as the "First Lady of Song" and "Lady Ella,"I was an American jazz and song vocalist who interpreted much of the Great American Songbook. Who am I?
Aretha Franklin
Ella May
Ella Fitzgerald
Hattie McDaniel
I am a billionaire media giant and philanthropist. I am best known for hosting my own internationally popular talk show from 1986 to 2011. I also launched her own television network, OWN. Who am I?
Michelle Jordan
Tracey Norman
Oprah Winfrey
Marie Gibson
I became the first African-American congresswoman in 1968. Four years later, I became the first major-party black candidate to run for the U.S. presidency. Who am I?
Marian Anderson
Ruby Bridges
Shirley Chisholm
Tyra Banks
I was a multiple Grammy winner and "Queen of Soul" . I was known for such hits as "Respect," "Freeway of Love" and "I Say a Little Prayer." Who am I?
Ruth Brown
Beyonce
Paris Jackson
Aretha Franklin
I was an actress and radio performer. I became the first African American to win an Oscar in 1940, for my supporting role as Mammy in 'Gone With the Wind.' Who am I?
Whoopi Goldberg
Halle Berry
Hattie McDaniel
Zoe Saldana
I created specialized hair products for African-American hair and was one of the first American women to become a self-made millionaire. Who am I?
Patricia Bath
Madam C.J. Walker
Mary Mahoney
Alexa Canady
I am known as "Air Jordan," "His Airness;". I was named "the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century," by ESPN. Who am I?
Louis Armstrong
Michael Jackson
Michael Jordan
Josh Gibson
I was an U.S. Army general, statesman. I am the highest ranking African-American government official in history. Who am I?
Frank Robinson
Jim Brown
Bill Cosby
Colin Powell
I was an American professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist. Nicknamed "The Greatest", I am regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. Who am I?
Kobe Bryant
Muhammad Ali
Mahatma Gandhi
Michael Jordan
I was an American singer, songwriter and dancer. I was dubbed the "King of Pop". My greatest hits are e.g. "Thriller", "Bad", "Black and White". Who am I?
Jimi Hendrix
Louis Armstrong
Billy Joel
Michael Jackson
I have recorded more than 30 U.S. top ten hits and received 25 Grammy Awards. I have sold over 100 million records worldwide. Who am I?
Louis Armstrong
PacMan
Roy Brown
Stevie Wonder
Which of the following was used as cash crops?
maize
cassava
coco beans
pepper
What is Equality?
It is a math problem
Everyone is equal
Some people are better than other people
When we are able to be free and make our own choices we have...
Freedom
Racism
Slavery
During __________________ people owned other people called slaves.
Recess
Slavery
Segregation
Discrimination means
treating someone differently because you think you are better than them
definition
believing everyone is the same
Racism is when
you are black
you believe you are better than someone else because of the colour of your skin
you believe everyone is an activist
A synonym for "unfairly" is
unkind
fairly
injustice
Prejudice means
having an opinion about someone before you really know them
drinking juice
treating someone badly
Something that is passed down from generation to generation is called...
Passing
Advocate
Heritage
What is Segregation?
Separating people because of the colour of their skin or their culture
It is a science problem
Someone who speaks up for a cause
What is Integrity?
Having morals
Doing the right thing
All are correct
What are civil rights?
The wrong things people do to each other
The right answers on a test
The laws that say we are all free and all have privileges
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