ATHLETES/ENTERTAINERS
INVENTORS/EDUCATION
I AM THE 1ST
SO ST LOUIS
LIFE SKILLS
100
What is the name of the tallest mountain in Africa? HINT: It starts with a "K"
What is Mount Kilaminjaro.
100
I’m known for inventing the pressing comb and other hair products. I was the first African-American woman millionaire, and my business was inspired by St. Louis’s own, Annie Malone
Madame CJ Walker
100
Fact or Opinion. Africa is the most beautiful continent in the world.
What is Opinion.
100
True or False. Africa is the largest continent on Earth.
What is False. Asia is the largest.
100
True or False. Lions, Giraffes and Zebras live in Africa.
What is True.
200
Is Lake Victoria a freshwater or a saltwater lake?
What is freshwater lake.
200
I started Black History Month which began as “Negro History Week,” which was created in 1926
Who is Carter G. Woodson
200
I am the first African-American performer to be appointed as a principal dancer for American Ballet Theatre.
Misty Copeland
200
I was one of the nation's wealthiest African Americans. I was the founder of Poro college, a cosmetics firm that I started in St. Louis. I was one of the first in Missouri to woman to own a Rolls Royce. There is parade held in my honor.
Who is Annie Malone
200
The Nile River is how many miles long? HINT: It is between 2,000 and 5,000 miles long. Closest group gets the points.
What is 4,000 miles long.
300
At the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, I shattered the stereotype that “black people can’t swim” by becoming the first African-American to win an individual gold medal in the sport, doing so in the 100-meter freestyle.
Who is Simone Manuel
300
The Indian Ocean is on this side of Africa.
What is the East side of Africa.
300
I am the first black woman to win an Oscar, Tony , and Emmy award for acting. I took home the Oscar for Best Support Actress for my role in "Fences"
Who is Viola Davis
300
True or False. South Africa is a country in Africa.
What is True.
300
What is south Africa
What country in Africa did Ms. Keenan go to in 2010?
400
In 2014, I showed the world how to “throw like a girl” when she became the first woman to pitch a shutout in Little League World Series. The 15-year-old from Philadelphia was the first African-American woman to even play in the tournament, and her performance landed her on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
Who is Mo’ne Davis
400
The Sahara Desert is in this part of Africa.
What is North part of Africa.
400
Fact or Opinion. The Kalahari Desert is in the South of Africa.
What is Fact.
400
I was an American civil rights attorney, and the first woman to be appointed to the United States Commission on Civil Rights. In 2015 President Barack Obama appointed Freeman to serve as a Member of the Commission on Presidential Scholars. I lived to be 101 years old.
Who is Frankie Muse Freeman
400
This African leader served 27 years in a South Africa. He later became the President of South Africa. HINT: His first name starts with "N" and his last name starts with "M".
What is Nelson Mandela.
500
What is the area South of the Sahara Desert called?
What is Sub-Saharan Africa.
500
Madagascar is on this side of Africa. HINT: you have to give two directions in your answer.
What is South-East of Africa.
500
Fact or Opinion. The movie "Madagascar" is a funny movie.
What is Opinion.
500
True or False. There are more than 50 countries in Africa.
What is True. There are 56 countries in Africa.
500
What world event took place in South Africa in the summer of 2010?
What is soccer's World Cup.
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