Geography
This island country off the southeastern coast of Africa is known for its biodiversity and is home to the famous lemurs.
What is Madagascar?
This "Greatest of All Time" NBA player, known for his six championships with the Chicago Bulls and his iconic "Air Jordan" brand, revolutionized basketball and sports marketing.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This King of Pop, whose album Thriller remains one of the best-selling albums of all time, revolutionized pop music and dance.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This Civil Rights leader, who became an icon in the 1960s, is known for his "I Have a Dream" speech and his advocacy for nonviolent protest.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
This African country is home to the ancient pyramids of Giza and is located in the northeastern part of the continent.
What is Egypt?
This tennis superstar has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era, and has been a dominant force in women’s tennis for over two decades.
Who is Serena Williams?
This "Queen of Soul" was known for her powerful voice and hits like "Respect" and "Natural Woman.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This Black Panther star became a global sensation with his role as T'Challa and was posthumously celebrated for his role in promoting African culture.
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
This country in West Africa was the first to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957 and is known for its rich history of pan-Africanism.
What is Ghana?
This boxer, known as "The Greatest," became the first three-time world heavyweight champion and was famous for his brash personality, activism, and his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This "Godfather of Soul" famously recorded songs like "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and was an influential figure in the development of funk music.
Who is James Brown?
This rapper-turned-entrepreneur co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records and is known for his influential career in both hip-hop and business.
Who is Jay-Z?
This landlocked country in Central Africa is home to the largest tropical rainforest in the world, the Congo Basin.
What is the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
This Olympic legend became the first African American to win an individual gold medal in a winter sport when he triumphed in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics in men's 500m short track speed skating.
Who is Shani Davis?
This legendary artist, who passed away in 2016, was known for his unique blend of soul, pop, and rock, with hits like “Purple Rain” and “When Doves Cry.”
Who is Prince?
This trailblazing talk-show host became the first African American woman to have a nationally syndicated daytime TV talk show.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This African nation, known for its historical significance as the site of the Kingdom of Kush, is located in the northeastern region of the continent and shares borders with Egypt.
What is Sudan?
This NFL Hall of Famer, known for his dominant running back career with the Chicago Bears, holds the record for the most career rushing touchdowns in NFL history.
Who is Walter Payton?
This Harlem-born jazz saxophonist is considered one of the most influential musicians in the genre, best known for his work in the 1950s and his album A Love Supreme.
Who is John Coltrane?
This actress and activist became the first Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Monster's Ball in 2002.
Who is Halle Berry?