What is Black History Month?
STEAM Icons
Historical Black Icons
Black Culture
Black History Misc.
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Black History Month is celebrated during what month?
February
100
What does STEAM stand for?
This field combines science, technology, engineering, art, and math to solve real-world problems.
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This man had a dream that all people will be equal.
Martin Luther King Jr.
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Name the hairstyle that requires braids to connect to the scalp going directly back.
Cornrows
100
This man is known as the "King of Pop"
Who is Michael Jackson?
200
Black History Month celebrates the history and achievements of these people.
African Americans
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This person was an agricultural chemist who gained acclaim for his discovery of alternative farming methods. He is best known for his discovery of uses for the peanut.
George Washington Carver
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He was the first black President.
Barack Obama
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Fill in the blank
Foods like cornbread, collard greens, and sweet potatoes are often part of __________ __________ cuisine.
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Soul Food
200
This person became the 1st black female billionaire from their cosmetics (makeup) line
Rihanna? Fenty Beauty, launched in 2017 in partnership with LVMH. Fenty Beauty's massive success is attributed to its inclusive shade range and accessible luxury, propelling her to billionaire status
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These are the colors that represent Black History Month.
Red, green, black, and yellow
300
Which of the following was invented by a black person?
A. The traffic light
B. The telephone
C. The blow dryer
D. The television
A. The traffic light. (Invented by Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor, in 1923.)
300
The first African American to play a major sport. When this player joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, baseball was segregated.
300
This type of music began in African American communities and influenced many modern music styles.
Jazz (I can maybe allow Blues or Hip-hop)
300
This is the first female African American Vice President
Who is Kamala Harris?
400
The celebration of Black History Month begins in what year
A. 1975
B. 2003
C. 1926
D. 2008
C. 1926
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This famous boxer was formerly known as Cassius X
Who is Muhammad Ali?
400
As a 6-year-old, I became the first Black child to attend an all-white school in Louisiana.
Ruby Bridges
400
Name the movement that was created after a series of events, one of them being the murder of Trayvon Martin in 2012
What is Black Lives Matter.
It began as a hashtag in 2013, focusing on racial injustice, police brutality, and systemic violence against Black people.
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The most decorated US women's gymnast ever with 32 Olympic and World medals.
Who is Simone Biles?
500
True or False: Black History Month was created to recognize contributions that were often left out of history books.
True
500
Fill in the Blank:
Gladys West used mathematics to help improve _______ and satellite systems.
GPS
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True or False: America's first, self-made female millionaire grew her wealth by developing and selling hair care products.
True; Madam C.J. Walker was an African-American entrepreneur who built a vast hair care and beauty empire for in the early 1900s
500
This is what HBCU stand for?
Historically Black College and University. These are accredited institutions of higher education established prior to 1964 with the principal mission of educating Black Americans during times of segregation. There are over 100 of these institutions, primarily located in the Southern United States.
500
This iconic singer has won 29 MTV Video Music Award and has a dedicated Black Business Fund to support Black-owned businesses.
Who is Beyonce?