The 2012 Daily Communicator Black History Month Quiz!

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Internalcomm
I
Internalcomm
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 6 | Total Attempts: 4,738
| Attempts: 173
Quiz Flashcard
SettingsSettings
Please wait...
  • 1/8 Questions
    After 26 years of being imprisoned for anti-apartheid activism in South Africa, Nelson Mandela was elected to what position? - ProProfs

    After 26 years of being imprisoned for anti-apartheid activism in South Africa, Nelson Mandela was elected to what position?

    • President of South Africa
    • Prime Minister of South Africa
    • African National Congressman
    • General Secretary of South Africa
Please wait...
About This Quiz

Here are some fun facts about people of African descent who have made significant contributions to our countries around the globe. Have fun testing your knowledge!
Visit BANC's Employees of African Descent Network and sign up for fun networking events and educational opportunities.

The 2012 Daily Communicator Black History Month Quiz! - Quiz

Quiz Preview

  • 2. 
    Tiger Woods is a famous golfer and person of African-Asian descent.  He has won 14 major professional golf championships.  What is his real name? - ProProfs

    Tiger Woods is a famous golfer and person of African-Asian descent.  He has won 14 major professional golf championships.  What is his real name?

    • Eldrick Tont Woods

    • Du Tont Woods

    • Eldrick Akio Woods

    • Chongan Edward Woods

    Correct Answer
    A. Eldrick Tont Woods
    Explanation
    Tiger Woods' real name is Eldrick Tont Woods.

    Rate this question:

  • 3. 
    This Cuban citizen was the first Hispanic and first Black person in space.  Who is he? - ProProfs

    This Cuban citizen was the first Hispanic and first Black person in space.  Who is he?

    • Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez

    • Robert Curbeam

    • Guion (Guy) S. Bluford, Jr.

    • Frederick Drew Gregory

    Correct Answer
    A. Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez
    Explanation
    Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez is the correct answer because he was the first Hispanic and first Black person in space.

    Rate this question:

  • 4. 
    In 2001, Ruth J. Simmons became the first African American to preside over an Ivy League school as president. At what school did this occur? - ProProfs

    In 2001, Ruth J. Simmons became the first African American to preside over an Ivy League school as president. At what school did this occur?

    • Yale University

    • Princeton University

    • Brown University

    • Columbia University

    Correct Answer
    A. Brown University
    Explanation
    In 2001, Ruth J. Simmons made history by becoming the first African American to serve as president of an Ivy League school. This significant achievement took place at Brown University.

    Rate this question:

  • 5. 
    Pictured above: Diane Abbott In England, who was the first black Member of Parliament? - ProProfs

    Pictured above: Diane Abbott In England, who was the first black Member of Parliament?

    • Paul Boatang

    • Dianne Abbott

    • Bernie Grant

    • Trick question! All three were elected at once in 1987

    Correct Answer
    A. Trick question! All three were elected at once in 1987
    Explanation
    In England, the first black Members of Parliament were not elected individually, but rather all three - Paul Boatang, Dianne Abbott, and Bernie Grant - were elected at the same time in 1987. This makes it a trick question as it implies that there was only one first black Member of Parliament.

    Rate this question:

  • 6. 
    In 1965, Patricia Harris became the first black female ambassador.  What country did she serve? - ProProfs

    In 1965, Patricia Harris became the first black female ambassador.  What country did she serve?

    • England

    • The United States

    • Luxembourg

    • Ireland

    Correct Answer
    A. Luxembourg
    Explanation
    Patricia Harris became the first black female ambassador in 1965. She served as the ambassador to Luxembourg.

    Rate this question:

  • 7. 
    John Mercer Langston was the very first person of African descent to become an elected official in the United States government.  He served as a town clerk in Brownhelm Township, Ohio.  In what year was he elected? - ProProfs

    John Mercer Langston was the very first person of African descent to become an elected official in the United States government.  He served as a town clerk in Brownhelm Township, Ohio.  In what year was he elected?

    • 1835

    • 1845

    • 1855

    • 1865

    Correct Answer
    A. 1855
    Explanation
    John Mercer Langston was elected as a town clerk in Brownhelm Township, Ohio in 1855. This makes him the first person of African descent to become an elected official in the United States government.

    Rate this question:

  • 8. 
    Ralph Bunche was an American political scientist and diplomat who received the Nobel Peace Prize for his late 1940s mediation in Palestine, becoming the first person of African descent to win a Nobel Prize.  In what year did he receive it? - ProProfs

    Ralph Bunche was an American political scientist and diplomat who received the Nobel Peace Prize for his late 1940s mediation in Palestine, becoming the first person of African descent to win a Nobel Prize.  In what year did he receive it?

    • 1949

    • 1950

    • 1951

    • 1952

    Correct Answer
    A. 1950
    Explanation
    In 1950, Ralph Bunche received the Nobel Peace Prize for his mediation in Palestine in the late 1940s. This made him the first person of African descent to win a Nobel Prize.

    Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Jan 4, 2023 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Jan 04, 2023
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Feb 16, 2012
    Quiz Created by
    Internalcomm
Back to Top Back to top
Advertisement
×

Wait!
Here's an interesting quiz for you.

We have other quizzes matching your interest.