I am most famous for playing basketball #23 . I also played professional baseball and golf. Who am I?
Hint: I have a bald head and starred in the movie space jam)
I am Michael Jordan!
I am known as the second person in the Civil Rights Movement to refuse to give up my seat on the bus. Who am I?
I am Rosa Parks!
I play the trumpet
This Superhero Marvel Movie was placed in Wakanda and starred Chadwick Boseman.
Black Panther
What is Mrs.Thomas’ favorite animal?
A Black Bear!
My name is Usain Bolt. I am known as the fast man alive. My sport involves which activity?
Running!
If you traveled back in time to hear the speech “I have a dream,” who would be speaking?
Martin Luther King Jr gave his famous speech “I have a dream,” on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
I am Langston Hughes. I am famous for creating books. I am a ________
I am Langston Hughes and I am known for being a writer or author!
Daily Triple!!
Who is this famous actor?
I am Will Smith!
The Nile River is the world’s longest river. With your group, discuss where it is?
The Nile River is located in Africa!!!
My name is Jackie Robinson. I am the first African American to play in the Major League in the modern era. I played my sport using a bat !
I played Baseball!
I am known as the conductor of the Underground railroad. Who am I?
I am Harriet Tubman!
This is Maya Angelou. I write books and poems. I am a famous ________
Poet!
Gabi Douglas and Simone Biles have gold medals doing this sport at the olympics.
Hint: It involves a balance beam.
Gymnastics!
The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of African American ______ who helped fly airplanes in World War 2. What do you call the person who flies a plane
The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of predominantly African American PILOTS who helped fight in WW2.
Because of the work of George Washington Carver, you can have this food on your peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! Is it peanut butter or jelly?
Peanut Butter from peanuts
True/False
Ruby Bridges was the first student to attend a school that is open for all students!
True! Fun Fact! She is still alive today!
True or False
Katherine Dunham is known to be a famous pilot who has flown around the world 4 times in one trip. She did not stop for gas, food, or to use the bathroom!
False
Katherine Dunham is a famous choreographer!
I am a famous tennis player. I grew up playing with my sister Venus Williams. I have won 23 Grand Slam titles! My name is
Serena Williams
Katherine Johnson
Jesse Jackson
Serena Williams
Which one of these athletes is NOT a tennis player?
Venus Williams (Green)
Arthur Ashe (Green)
Tiger Woods (White)
C. Tiger woods!
True/False
Madame CJ Walker is known for being the first female African American millionaire from selling her own hair products.
Great Job! This answer is TRUE!
True/False
Frederick Douglass once escaped slavery before becoming a leader and a writer?
Way to go! This statement is TRUE!
Duke Ellington is known to be a famous musician and composer. What instrument is he famous for playing?
This instrument has 88 keys
Piano!
True or False
Kamala Harris is the first African American woman to hold the position as President of the United States.
Way to go! You know your stuff! This answer is FALSE!
But wait there is more! For Double the points:
Who is she?
Hint: She is the second in command at the White House!
Who is Katherine Johnson and who did she work for?
A famous mathematician who worked for _____. She could be considered a “human computer” and helped get a rocket into space!