Famous People
Who refused to give up her seat on a bus ?
Rosa Parks
What did George Crum Invent ?
A. Traffic Light
B. Hotdogs
C. Potato Chips
D. Ironing Board
A. Traffic Light
B. Hotdogs
C. Potato Chips
D. Ironing Board
What important law was passed in 1964 to stop unfair treatment of people because of their skin color, where they come from, or if they are a boy or girl?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The state of being free and not controlled by others.
Freedom
Who gave the famous " I Have A Dream " Speech ?
Martin Luther King
What did Garrett Morgan Invent?
A. Ironing Board
B. Traffic Light
C. Elevator Door
D. Light Bulb
A. Ironing Board
B. Traffic Light
C. Elevator Door
D. Light Bulb
What event in 1969 made Mae Jemison the first Black woman to go to space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour?
The Launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour (Mae Jemison's Space Mission)
A person who does something special or brave, like Harriet Tubman helping others escape to freedom.
Hero
Who was our first African-American president ?
Barack Obama
What did Thomas J. Martin improve?
A. Fire Extinguisher
B. Smoke Detector
C. Cellphone
D. Pokemon
A. Fire Extinguisher
B. Smoke Detector
C. Cellphone
D. Pokemon
What event, starting in the early 1900s, brought Black people together to celebrate African American culture, art, and achievements, and is often called "The Black Renaissance"?
The Harlem Renaissance
When someone makes you want to do something great, like Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches!
Inspiration
Who was known for being a " Great Jazz Soloist " ?
Louis Armstrong
What did Madam C.J Walker invent?
A. Seasonings
B. Jams and Jelly
C. Facial Cream
D. Hair Care Products
A. Seasonings
B. Jams and Jelly
C. Facial Cream
D. Hair Care Products
What major event in 1965 saw the first successful march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, to demand voting rights for African Americans?
The Selma to Montgomery March
Treating everyone the same, no matter their skin color or where they come from.
Equality
Who was known to be the " Father of Black History " ?
Carter G. Woodson
What did Marie van Brittan Brown invent?
A. Home Security System
B. Guitar
C. Cooking set
D. Radio
A. Home Security System
B. Guitar
C. Cooking set
D. Radio
What group of African American women worked in the military during World War II to deliver mail and help with communication, and were known for their hard work and bravery?
The Tuskegee Airwomen
A person who does something new for the first time, like the first African American to play in Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson!
Pioneer