Truths And Facts About Black History! Trivia Quiz

1. The Underground Railroad was neither "underground" nor a "railroad," but was a loose network of aid and assistance to fugitives from bondage. TRUE or FALSE? Perhaps as many as 100,000 enslaved persons may have escaped in the years between the American Revolution and the Civil War.

True

False

Between the American Revolution and the Civil War, it is estimated that as many as 100,000 enslaved persons escaped through the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was not actually underground or a railroad, but rather a network of individuals who provided aid and assistance to fugitives seeking freedom from slavery.

Explanation

Between the American Revolution and the Civil War, it is estimated that as many as 100,000 enslaved persons escaped through the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was not actually underground or a railroad, but rather a network of individuals who provided aid and assistance to fugitives seeking freedom from slavery.

2. Born in Maryland, Josiah Henson worked as a slave for over 40 years. In 1830, he and his family escaped to Upper Canada (Ontario) via the Underground Railroad. Initially, the Henson family settled near Fort Erie, Ontario, where Josiah gained employment through a local farmer. The family then moved to Colchester, in Essex County, where they settled on previously cleared lots. After a period of seven years, Josiah Henson aspired to obtain his own land. In 1841, he moved his family to Dresden, Ontario and helped to establish the Dawn Settlement. The settlement was established to provide a refuge and a new beginning for former slaves. Through his leadership, the British American Institute, one of Canada's first industrial schools, was founded. The school was intended for the advancement of fugitive slaves. Josiah Henson's name became synonymous with the central character "Uncle Tom" in Harriet Beecher Stowe's famous novel. What is the title of Harriet Beecher Stowe's famous novel?

Uncle Tom's School

Uncle Tom's Cabin

A Way Out

Harriet Beecher Stowe's famous novel is titled "Uncle Tom's Cabin".

Explanation

Harriet Beecher Stowe's famous novel is titled "Uncle Tom's Cabin".

3. The Underground Railroad emerged as a result of years of slavery in the United States. Oppressed slaves wanted a way out, and with the help of Abolitionist and other Anti-Slavery proponents, many slaves escaped to freedom in Canada. A lot of them were helped along their way via the Underground Railroad. When the Underground Railroad emerged, approximately how many years had slavery already persisted in the United States?

Over 400

Nearly 200

65

The Underground Railroad emerged as a result of years of slavery in the United States, indicating that slavery had already persisted for over 400 years before its emergence.

Explanation

The Underground Railroad emerged as a result of years of slavery in the United States, indicating that slavery had already persisted for over 400 years before its emergence.

4. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Andrea Elaine Lawrence was one of four children born to William James and Zitta May Lawrence. Andrea's father had been a police officer in Jamaica, which may have accounted for her interest in the legal system. In 1987, there were 24 Back members serving in the Force. The RCMP went one step further by hiring its first Black female member, Andrea Elaine Lawrence, in what year?

1990

1995

1987

Andrea Elaine Lawrence became the first Black female member of the RCMP in 1987. Her interest in the legal system may have been influenced by her father's career as a police officer in Jamaica.

Explanation

Andrea Elaine Lawrence became the first Black female member of the RCMP in 1987. Her interest in the legal system may have been influenced by her father's career as a police officer in Jamaica.

5. Sheffield Park Black Cultural Museum features many attractions, including: - Two large boulders: One is with the names of the early Black pioneer families and their descendents engraved on it. A second equally large boulder inscribes the names of the men and women who sailed the Great Lakes and helped broaden the development of rural Ontario. - A guided tour of the museum, and interesting tales about early families who lived in the area. - Model ships. - Many photographs and artifacts are on display. Sheffield Park Black Cultural Museum is located near which community in TD's Georgian Trails District?

Owen Sound

Port Elgin

Collingwood

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6. The Oro Settlement was one of the earliest Black settlements in Ontario. It was not the largest in Upper Canada, but it was the only one that resulted from government planning and encouragement. The settlement was established in 1819 to help secure the region's defence. Construction began in 1819 under the guidance of the then Lt. Governor of Upper Canada. By 1831 the community's maximum population was approximately 100. The population soon declined, however, as farmers left. Why did the farmers leave the Oro Settlement?

Poor soil conditions and harsh climate.

Intolerance and discrimination.

New settlements were being built closer to the American border.

The farmers left the Oro Settlement due to poor soil conditions and a harsh climate. These unfavorable conditions made it difficult for farmers to cultivate crops and sustain their livelihoods. As a result, they were forced to seek better agricultural opportunities elsewhere, leading to a decline in the settlement's population.

Explanation

The farmers left the Oro Settlement due to poor soil conditions and a harsh climate. These unfavorable conditions made it difficult for farmers to cultivate crops and sustain their livelihoods. As a result, they were forced to seek better agricultural opportunities elsewhere, leading to a decline in the settlement's population.

7. Stanley G. Grizzle organized the first celebration of February as Black History Month at Toronto's African Canadian "Shaw Street" British Methodist Episcopal Church in 1950. At the time, no one could have imagined that it would grow to encompass the imagination of the entire country. The efforts of the Canadian Negro Women's Association kept it alive over the years. Finally, through the efforts of the founders of the Ontario Black History Society, including Dr. Daniel G. Hill and Wilson O. Brooks, a petition was presented to the City of Toronto to have February formally proclaimed as Black History Month. In 1979, the first-ever Canadian proclamation was issued by Toronto. The Ontario Black History Society successfully filed a petition in Ontario to proclaim February as Black History Month in what year?

1980

1999

1993

In 1993, the Ontario Black History Society successfully filed a petition in Ontario to proclaim February as Black History Month. This was the year when the efforts of the founders of the Ontario Black History Society, including Dr. Daniel G. Hill and Wilson O. Brooks, finally paid off and the formal proclamation was issued by Toronto.

Explanation

In 1993, the Ontario Black History Society successfully filed a petition in Ontario to proclaim February as Black History Month. This was the year when the efforts of the founders of the Ontario Black History Society, including Dr. Daniel G. Hill and Wilson O. Brooks, finally paid off and the formal proclamation was issued by Toronto.

8. What events are being sponsored by TD in celebration of Black History Month this year?

Ontario Black History Month Annual Kick-Off Brunch in Toronto

The annual Kuumba Festival at the Toronto Harbourfront Centre

Black Theatre Workshop's Presentation of "New Canadian Kid" at Montreal's Concordia University

TD is sponsoring the Ontario Black History Month Annual Kick-Off Brunch in Toronto, the annual Kuumba Festival at the Toronto Harbourfront Centre, and Black Theatre Workshop's Presentation of "New Canadian Kid" at Montreal's Concordia University.

Explanation

TD is sponsoring the Ontario Black History Month Annual Kick-Off Brunch in Toronto, the annual Kuumba Festival at the Toronto Harbourfront Centre, and Black Theatre Workshop's Presentation of "New Canadian Kid" at Montreal's Concordia University.

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9. Canadian society has included racial segregation in all facets of social life. While not enshrined in law, it existed nevertheless in informal ways in terms of how things were done and how people understood the "place" of those who were not of European background. From where people could live to where people could rest for eternity, the separation of Black people from White, in life and in death, has long been a feature of the Canadian landscape. In Merlin (near Chatham, Ontario) the last segregated Black school in Ontario was finally shut down in 1965 following lobbying by concerned African-Canadians to have it closed. Elsewhere, segregated schools were phased out around the same time, with the last segregated school in Canada, which was in Nova Scotia, closing in which year?

1968

1974

1983

In the given passage, it is mentioned that segregated schools were phased out around the same time as the last segregated Black school in Ontario was shut down in 1965. Therefore, the correct answer is 1983, as it suggests that the last segregated school in Canada, which was in Nova Scotia, closed after the phase-out period.

Explanation

In the given passage, it is mentioned that segregated schools were phased out around the same time as the last segregated Black school in Ontario was shut down in 1965. Therefore, the correct answer is 1983, as it suggests that the last segregated school in Canada, which was in Nova Scotia, closed after the phase-out period.

10. While slavery remained legal in all British North American colonies until 1834, the combination of legislative and judicial action had severely tested the institution by the early 1820s. The last known private advertisement for slaves appeared in which cities in 1820 & 1821?

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Quebec City, Quebec

Toronto, Ontario

The correct answer is Halifax, Nova Scotia and Quebec City, Quebec. This is because the question asks for the cities where the last known private advertisement for slaves appeared in 1820 and 1821. This suggests that slavery was still legal in these cities during that time period, but the combination of legislative and judicial action had already started to test the institution of slavery.

Explanation

The correct answer is Halifax, Nova Scotia and Quebec City, Quebec. This is because the question asks for the cities where the last known private advertisement for slaves appeared in 1820 and 1821. This suggests that slavery was still legal in these cities during that time period, but the combination of legislative and judicial action had already started to test the institution of slavery.

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