Top Black History Quizzes & Trivia
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Arthur Ashe was a famous ____________.
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Garrett Morgan is responsible for which two inventions?
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Charles Drew is responsible for which of the following?
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What is the name of the 19th century Afro-Jamaican religious belief system practised through dance in Jamaica?
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Kumina evolved strongest in the parish of St. Thomas.
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What did Christopher Columbus call Jamaica?
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When watching TV, I would choose
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I would like to
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I have the most respect for
Jaguars show them UP! We want tobe the 2011 Black HIstory Bowl winners.
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The Black History Quiz Bowl is a question and answer game of general knowledge and quick recall based on African-American History. Game questions include topics, from history, inventions, famous first, the arts and entertainment,...
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Sample QuestionWho is known as the father of Black History?
A brief reading with Work Keys questions following.
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Sample QuestionImportant Civil Rights Legislation and Court Decisions · Amendment 14 Civil Rights - All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. · Amendment 15 Black suffrage - The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Brown v. Board of Education (1954) - This landmark decision allowed for the desegregation of schools. Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) - Allowed for any accused individual to have the right to an attorney. Before this case, an attorney would only be provided by the state if the result of the case could be the death penalty. Heart of Atlanta v. United States (1964) - Any business that was participating in interstate commerce would be required to follow all rules of the federal civil rights legislation. In this case, a motel that wanted to continue segregation was denied because they did business with people from other states. Civil Rights Act of 1964 - An important piece of legislation that stopped segregation and discrimination in public accommodations. Further, the U.S. Attorney General would be able to help victims of discrimination. It also forbid employers to discriminate against minorities. Twenty-Fourth Amendment (1964) - No poll taxes would be allowed in any states. In other words, a state could not charge people to vote. Voting Rights Act (1965) - Probably the most successful congressional civil rights legislation. This truly guaranteed what had been promised in the 15th amendment: that no one would be denied the right to vote based on race. It ended literacy tests and gave the U.S. Attorney General the right to intervene on behalf of those who had been discriminated against. _____________________________________________________________ Which of the following court cases or legislation dealt with interstate commerce
The purpose of this quiz is to see how much of Black History do you know.
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Sample QuestionWhat was the first American Colony to abolish slavery?
Do you know all there is to know about African-American black history in the United States? Take this quiz and find out now!
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Sample QuestionWhat amendment to the United States Constitution stated “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous conditions of servitude?”
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Sample QuestionThe parents of Colin Powell immigrated from what country?
As we celebrate the legacy of those who come before us, CITE is pleased to announce its 2010 CITE Black History Trivia Contest. Participating is easy! All you have to do is complete the quiz, copy your certificate and e-mail it...
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Sample QuestionWho is Isaac Murphy?
How well do you know your history? This quiz is intended to gauge the subjects knowledge to specific areas areas of Black History relevant to the instituition of Slavery and it's abolition. You may find that history...
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Sample QuestionWhat is the Party of Abraham Lincoln who signed the emancipation proclamation, the legislation that outlawed slavery within the United States?
Round 3
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Sample QuestionWhat key event in the civil rights movement happened in 1964
Matches your personality with the Black History hero that you are most like.
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Sample QuestionSelect the personality trait that describes you best:
Test your knowledge of African American contributions to our American History and possibly when a prize.
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Sample QuestionDr. Maulana Karenga created this cultural observance designed to celebrate African-American heritage.
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Sample QuestionThe 15th Amendment, which granted African-Americans the right to vote, was passed on which date?
At the peak of slavery many families were separated from each other. In Jamaica some African slaves escaped slavery and settled in the mountain areas, they were called Jamaican maroons. These maroons were known for their...
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Sample QuestionJamaica owes its emergence as an important coffee producer to:
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Sample QuestionIn 1492 I traveled with Christopher Columbus on his first expedition to the new world?
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Sample QuestionIn 1492 I traveled with Christopher Columbus on his first expedition to the new world?
This quiz will test your knowledge of African-Americans in Sports and Entertainment.
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Test your knowledge of Black innovators in the fields of fashion, STEM, the arts, and beauty!
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Sample QuestionWho invented the Laserphaco probe and dramatically improved cataract surgery?
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Sample QuestionFAMOUS DATESNow the largest street festival in Europe, The Notting Hill Carnival - originally set up as a way for Afro-Caribbean communities to celebrate their own cultures and traditions – held its first event in:
With the inauguration of our first black president, February as Black History Month takes on even greater meaning. Test your smarts with our on-line quiz! (Sources: www.history.com, www.infoplease.com)
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Sample QuestionBlack History month is celebrated annually in the United States in the month of February. Is it also celebrated in Canada?
