History
In 1960, this form of silent protest was used and involved being in restaurants but refusing to order food. This was inspired by the silent protesting methods used by Mohandas Gandhi.
Sit-ins
Known for his distinct deep voice and acting, this man has been in countless movies and tv shows such as Now You See Me, the Dark Knight Trilogy, Angel has Fallen, and more. Who is this man?
Morgan Freeman
Which famous figure is known for his famous speech, “I Have a Dream”?
Martin Luther King
Dolly was the first ever animal to be cloned. What kind of animal was she?
A sheep
This city is known for its celebratory festival known as Carnival, which features giant colorful floats, music, and dancing. It is considered to be the largest festival in the world, attracting millions to the festival each year. Where is Carnival held?
Rio de Janeiro
This woman is well-known for her popular talk show and philanthropic work around the world. She raised over 80 million dollars to fund nonprofit projects, support Hurricane Katrina victims, and raise awareness for children in South Africa living in poverty. Additionally, Josh accidentally ‘hit’ her on the show Drake and Josh. Who is this woman?
Oprah Winfrey
Alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, this man became a well known civil rights and human rights activist in the 1960s, and was also a Muslim minister. Who is this man?
Malcom X
Which famous figures said the following, “I never run my train off the track and I’ve never lost a passenger”?
Harriet Tubman
What is the nearest planet to the sun?
Mercury
George Crum, inventor of a now beloved snack item, invented what snack out of spite as a customer complained he cut potatoes too thick?
Potato chips
Name two major advancements or inventions that George Washington Carver contributed.
crop rotation, flour, soy-based paints and dyes, cooking oil, Worcestershire sauce, paper, and soap.
Founded on February 12th, 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peoples (NAACP) was founded by what man?
W.E.B. DuBois
Which famous actor said the following, “I don’t want a Black History Month. Black history is American history”?
Morgan Freeman
What is the name of the most recent supercontinent?
Pangaea
Name one of the two major music genres that were invented in the Caribbean.50 bonus points if you can tell me on what island the genre originated)
Reggae (Jamaica) and Calypso (Trinidad and Tobago)
The first ever commercially successful rap record, “Rapper’s Delight” by Sugar Hill Gang, was produced by what singer?
Silvia Robinson
Admitted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1990, this man was known for his agricultural advancements and inventions relating to crops such as peanuts and potatoes. What is his name?
George Washington Carver
Which famous athlete said the following, “Hating people because of their color is wrong.And it doesn’t matter which color does the hating. It’s just plain wrong”?
Muhammad Ali
\How many bones do sharks have?
Name one of the oldest Black Greek-letter organizations in the United States (there are two of them).
Alpha Kappa Alpha (females) and Alpha Phi Alpha (males)
This famous African American figure led a Civil War raid on the Combahee Ferry to free 700 enslaved peoples from captivity. Who is this person?
Harriet Tubman
Who became the first African American female millionaire after selling her revolutionary black hair care products?
Madame CJ Walker
Which famous writer said the following: “Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I rise, I rise, I rise”?
Maya Angelou
How many elements are in the periodic table?
118
This tribe, located in what was later known as South Africa, was well known and feared among tribes for their skilled and fierce warriors. What is the name of the tribe?
The Zulu