History and Civil Rights 1
Name a famous U.S. civil rights leader.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK), John Lewis, Malcolm X (and others)
Which president issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
This South African anti-apartheid activist became South Africa’s first Black president in 1994. Name him.
Nelson Mandela
Name a musical genre associated with African American culture.
Jazz, hip hop, rhythm and blues, Gospel
Sisters Venus and Serena Williams have together won 30 Grand Slam titles in their sport. What sport do they play?
Tennis
What did the Civil Rights Act do?
Outlawed discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, and national origin
What did the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education do?
Stated that racial segregation of schools was unconstitutional
Name a Black vice president of the U.S.
Kamala Harris
Chadwick Boseman starred in this 2018 Marvel movie. Name the movie.
Black Panther
In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first professional African American player of his sport. Name the sport.
Baseball
In what decade did the U.S. Congress pass major civil rights laws like the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act?
1960s
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
13th
In what year did Barack Obama become president?
In 2023, this Black musician broke the record for the greatest number of Grammy wins ever. Name her.
Beyonce
Since 2000, at least 10 African Americans have been named the NBA’s basketball MVP. Name one of them.
Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry (and others)
What was the Underground Railroad?
A network of secret routes and safe houses to help enslaved people escape to freedom in the north
Name one of MLK's speeches.
"I Have a Dream" (and others)
Which one of the following positions has not been held by an African American? President, Vice President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Supreme Court Justice
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Which one of the following items was not invented by an African American? Traffic light, potato chips, lightbulb, gas mask
Lightbulb
This gymnast won the women's all-around championship at the 2016 Rio Olympics, has multiple gymnastics skills named after her, and is considered to be one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. Name her.
Simone Biles
This woman became an early symbol of the civil rights movement after refusing to give up her seat on a bus in Alabama. Name her.
Rosa Parks
A group of men known as the Tuskegee Airmen were the first Black military pilots in the U.S. armed forces. What war did they serve in?
World War 2
How many African Americans have served on the U.S. Supreme Court?
3
This talk show host, television producer, and actress is commonly known just by her first name and was once the only Black billionaire in the world. Name her.
Oprah
This activist is considered the greatest heavyweight boxing champion of all time. Name him.
Muhammad Ali