English/Literature
Where in the world was the oldest text ever written found?
Africa (Ancient Egypt)
I am a rap and hip-hop mogul. I am the CEO of Roc Nation. I am worth $450 million and I am the founder of the music stream Tidal. I have a beautiful wife who is a pop icon. Who am I?
Jay Z
Was the first farming agriculturalists able to feed an “empire” was found in: Egypt, Babylon, or India.
Ancient Egypt
True or False paint was first discovered/created in Africa.
True
I was known as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and after my tragic death in a helicopter crash, I was posthumously inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021.
Kobe Bryant
This American novelist, essayist, book editor, and college professor was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2012
Toni Morrison
I was born November 9th 1731. I am a self educated man in mathematics and astrology. I constructed the American clock that struck hourly. Who am I?
Benjamin Bannker
True or False. The oldest known records of government tax and property tax were found in ancient Africa
True
Which record company was founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. in Detroit in 1959?
Def Jam
Sugar Hill
MoTown
MoTown Records
I’m known as “The Greatest”. I refused to serve in the Vietnam war due to my religious beliefs. I won a total of 61 fights during my career, and my daughter is also a boxing champion!
Muhammad Ali
He was the founder of “The Journal of Negro History” in 1916, and has been called the "Father of Black History"
Carter G. Woodson
I was the first African American to become a billionaire for having a syndicated talk show host. Give to many charities. I opened an all girls school in Africa. Who am I?
Oprah Winfrey
The oldest known record of board games and of dice were found where?
Africa
What Harlem Theatre is a showcase for African-American talent?
The Apollo
I am a 23 time Grand Slam title winner with my own clothing line, and I now am a franchise investor in the National Women’s Soccer League.
Serena Williams
When were the earliest forms of literacy in the world, hieroglyphic writings of ancient Egypt, invented?
3000 BC
I am a poet, author, and playwright whose world travels inspired me to write “I Too, Sing America”, and I was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance
Langston Hughes
the United States Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. The amendment was passed by Congress on January 31, 1865. What amendment am I?
Thirteenth amendment (XIII)
Who wrote the jazz classic "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"?
Louie Armstrong
Duke Ellington
Jelly Roll Morton
Duke Ellington
I am the first Black woman to become a full time assistant coach in the NFL
Jennifer King
Which African city was considered the world’s centre of Islam and education from the 1300’s to the 1600’s?
Timbuktu - The great mosque of Sankore transformed into the University of Sankore. The subjects covered included Islamic theology, mathematics, law, geography, astronomy, medicine, sciences and history. As much as 25,000 scholars were studying at a time.
This group of Oakland based community organizers created the first Free Breakfast for School Children Program that fed tens of thousands of hungry kids which helped contribute to the existence of federal free breakfast programs today.
The Black Panthers
This retired 4 star Army general made history by becoming the first Black U.S. secretary of defense.
Lloyd Austin
The Harlem Renaissance, a period of artistic flowering among African-American writers and artists that was centered in Harlem, occurred roughly during which decade?
1920s
I recently became the first African American to win an individual gold medal in speed skating at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Erin Jackson