Black History Quiz

Black History Quiz

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Kimberly Reid

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1.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which Black Activist gave the "I Have a Dream" speech?

Answer explanation

Fun Fact!!

Martin Luther King Jr Day is celebrated on the third Monday in January.

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which African-American Activist help to initiate the civil rights movement when she refused to give up her seat to a white man on the Montgomery, Alabama bus?

Answer explanation

Fun Fact!!

Before the bus, Rosa Parks was a Sexual Assault Investigator.

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

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Who invented the "Three-Light Traffic Light"?

Answer explanation

Fun Facts!!

Garrett Morgan is the first black person in Cleveland, Ohio to own a car.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Usain Bolt's World Record time for the 100m dash in the 2009 Berlin Olympics?

Answer explanation

Fun Facts!!

Usain Bolt is the only sprinter to win Olympic 100m and 200m titles at three consecutive Olympics (2008,2012 and 2016).

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

He is considered one of the pioneers of reggae, his musical career was marked by fusing elements of reggae, ska and rocksteady. Who is he

Answer explanation

Fun Facts!!

Robert Nesta Marley "Bob Marley" died at age 36.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first Black President of the United States of America?

Answer explanation

Fun Facts!!

Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States of America.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

Which day is recognized and celebrated as "Juneteenth"?

Answer explanation

Fun Facts!!

Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of African-American slaves.

8.

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Which African American Inventor contributed to the invention of the light bulb?

Answer explanation

Fun Facts!!

Thomas Edison also contributed to inventing: the phonograph, the motion picture camera, the telegraph and the telephone.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the fastest woman in the world in 2021?

Answer explanation

Fun Facts!!

Elaine Thompson-Herah is a six time Olympic medallist. She became the first woman since Florence Griffith-Joyner in 1988 to take a gold in both her disciplines.

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

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Where is the birthplace of Nanny of the Maroons?

Answer explanation

Fun Facts!!

Nanny became the Leader of the Maroons at the beginning of the 18th century.

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