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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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Who is known as the father of Black History?
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Who invented the automatic fishing reel?
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Name the inventor of the adding machine?
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Dr. Maulana Karenga created this cultural observance designed to celebrate African-American heritage.
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Several generations of Africans combined elements from English and African languages to form this unique language used primarily in southern regions:
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A respected sociologist and education professor at Harvard, she’s known for studying cultural relationships between families, schools and communities:
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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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Did you know that Christopher Columbus is the one who claimed Jamaica for Spain? Jamaica is a beautiful island that has a sad yet happy history. The first Africans to arrive in Jamaica were servants for the Spanish settlers, they...
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Sample QuestionWhat is the name of the 19th century Afro-Jamaican religious belief system practised through dance in Jamaica?
Answer the following questions honestly. These questions will put you into an intrest catagory of Sports, Entertainment, Science/Technology/Business/Medicine, Music, Art, Literature or Politics. This information will...
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Sample QuestionWhen watching TV, I would choose
Being that we got to celebrate yet another black history month this year, it is important to ensure that we know much about our forefathers as Black-Americans and their contribution so that we can enjoy what we are now. Take up...
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Sample QuestionThe 15th Amendment, which granted African-Americans the right to vote, was passed on which date?
There is a lot we get to know about the history of African- Americans when we celebrate black history month. Some people don’t want to accept it, but blacks had a lot to do with where America is at today. Take up this black...
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Sample QuestionIn 1492 I traveled with Christopher Columbus on his first expedition to the new world?
Black history month is celebrated from the first to the last days of February. African Americans have a long culture that they brought from the motherland and have achieved much in America. This month is dedicated to celebrating...
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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
Whenever you see or hear black people, the one thing that crosses your brain might be rapping, cool talking etc, right? But just like all other communities or races around the world, black people have a deep history too....
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Sample QuestionWhat was the first American Colony to abolish slavery?
There are a lot of black people that have made a difference in the world as we know it. Some are still alive to observe their achievement whereas others didn’t live to see it. Below is a black history quiz bowl and it is...
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Do you know that African Americans have a very interesting history and some of it is very sad but there are definitely some leaders who have made a major difference through the struggle they go through? Do you know all there is...
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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?”
African-Americans had made major contributions to America and broken records at things they were previously not allowed to participate in when they got their freedom. For example Scientist and mathematician, Benjamin Banneker is...
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Sample QuestionIn 1492 I traveled with Christopher Columbus on his first expedition to the new world?
When you think of Black history month you remember the Africans who made a difference when it comes to fighting for freedom in a time when it was only possible in their imagination. There are some people who have gone down in the...
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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?
Black History Month is an incredibly important time of year, as it encourages everyone of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds and ethnicities to come together and celebrate the history of black people, encompassing all their...
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Sample QuestionWhat key event in the civil rights movement happened in 1964
Black history month is mostly celebrated every February in the United States and this month sees people coming together to see what the people before them fought. In years past black people did not get to enjoy some of the...
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Sample QuestionSelect the personality trait that describes you best:
Black history month is a big deal each year and people get to showcase their culture and pride of being black people and the heroes who have helped them accomplish so much so far. There are a lot of African-American legends and...
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There is a common saying that black is beautiful and this can be due to the fact that black does go with anything. Naomi Campbell is one of the most famous black supermodels and she paved a way for many more. Test your knowledge...
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Sample QuestionWho invented the Laserphaco probe and dramatically improved cataract surgery?
In the United Kingdom, Black History usually occurs in October after it was proposed in the 1960s by Kent state university students. The first one was celebrated one year later. The quiz below is designed to see if you know the...
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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!
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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?
