African American History
Caribbean Culture
African Traditions & Heritage
Music, Art & Culture
Leaders & Icons
100


This 1963 event, led by Martin Luther King Jr., drew over 250,000 people to Washington, D.C.



What is the March on Washington?


100


Jamaica is the birthplace of this globally popular music genre.



    What is reggae?


100


This West African cloth, often worn at celebrations, features bright colors and patterns.



This West African cloth, often worn at celebrations, features bright colors and patterns.


100


Known as the “Queen of Soul,” she sang hits like Respect.



Who is Aretha Franklin?


100


She refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955.



Who is Rosa Parks?


200


She was the first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968.



Who is Shirley Chisholm?


200


Carnival is most famously celebrated in this Caribbean country with elaborate costumes and parades.



What is Trinidad and Tobago?


200


This African festival celebrates seven principles, including unity and faith.



This African festival celebrates seven principles, including unity and faith.


200


This cultural movement in the 1920s celebrated Black art, music, and literature in Harlem.



What is the Harlem Renaissance?


200


He gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington.



Who is Martin Luther King Jr.


300


This set of laws enforced racial segregation in the South after the Civil War.



What are Jim Crow laws?


300


This revolutionary leader helped Haiti become the first free Black republic in 1804.



Who is Toussaint Louverture?


300


The Mali Empire, ruled by Mansa Musa, was famous for this precious resource.



What is gold?


300


Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. were major figures in this musical genre.



 What is hip hop/rap?


300


South African anti-apartheid leader who spent 27 years in prison.



South African anti-apartheid leader who spent 27 years in prison.


400


This movement in the 1950s–60s fought to end segregation and secure civil rights.



What is the Civil Rights Movement?


400


A traditional Caribbean dish made with rice and beans is a staple across many islands.



What is rice and peas?


400


This African language, spoken in many East African countries, is a mix of Bantu and Arabic influences.



What is Swahili?


400


Known as the “King of Pop,” he broke racial barriers on MTV with hits like Thriller.



Who is Michael Jackson?


400


This athlete broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947.



Who is Jackie Robinson?


500


This African American scientist and inventor created over 300 products, including improvements to the traffic light.



Who is Garrett Morgan?


500


This Caribbean poet and political activist wrote The Black Jacobins, about the Haitian Revolution.



Who is C.L.R. James?


500


The Great Pyramids are located in this African country.



   What is Egypt?


500


This genre originated in New Orleans and blends African rhythms, blues, and improvisation.



What is jazz?


500


This Haitian leader led the only successful slave revolt in history and helped Haiti become the first free Black republic in 1804.



This Haitian leader led the only successful slave revolt in history and helped Haiti become the first free Black republic in 1804.


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