African History
This desert is the largest desert in Africa, and the third largest desert in the world by land area. This desert takes up twenty-five percent of the African continent, and touches Algeria, Morocco, Chad, Egypt, and seven other countries. Name this desert.
Sahara Desert
This celebration, observed throughout the month of February every year, was first established in the United States in 1976. This event celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of African-Americans. Name this month-long celebration and acknowledgement of Black Americans.
Black History Month
Which famous boxer, formerly named Cassius Clay, said, quote, "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." ?
Muhammad Ali
This extremely popular female R&B artist is known for hits like Kill Bill, Good Days, and I Hate You. This artist was catapulted to fame after the release of her album ctrl in 2018. Name this artist who sings the lyric "I might, I might kill my ex."
SZA
This African country boasts the largest economy in Africa. This country is the most populated African country, and its capital is Abuja. Its official language is English, but other well-known languages spoken in this country include Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo. Well-known individuals from this country include athlete Hakeem Olajuwon, and singer Wizkid. Name this country.
Nigeria
This athlete is a famous baseball player, and retired from playing in 1956. This athlete was the first African-American to play Major League Baseball, and was a starter for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Name this athlete who broke the color barrier in professional baseball.
Jackie Robinson
Serena Williams
This Maryland native is well-known for hit songs like Lovely and Talk 2 Me off of his album Sonder son. Name this artist who sings the lyric "She see money all around me, I look like I'm the man."
Brent Faiyaz
Of the two African countries that have never been colonized, one can be found on the Eastern coast of Africa. This country's capital is Addis Ababa, and it is the second-most populated country in Africa. Name this birthplace of coffee whose official languages include Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, and Somali.
Ethiopia
This political organization was active from 1966 to 1982, and was founded by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale. This organization promoted the ideas of black power, and pushed for black activism. Name this organization that was instrumental in the Civil Rights Movement.
The Black Panthers, Black Panther Party
This athlete plays as a power forward for the Boston Celtics, and played for the Duke Blue Devils before entering the NBA. Name this four-time NBA All-Star.
Jayson Tatum
This Atlanta native released album Last Day of Summer in 2018, taking her to stardom. She is well-known for songs like Session 32, and sings the famous lyric, "Girls need love."
Summer Walker
This African mountain can be found in Eastern Africa south of the Equator. This mountain is located in Tanzania, and is the tallest mountain in Africa. Name this mountain that is considered one of the seven summits-the tallest mountains on each of the seven continents.
Mount. Kilimanjaro
The famous bus boycott in this Southern U.S. city, what first sparked the Civil Rights Movement, aimed to end racial segregation in public transportation. This city was the origin and center of the Civil Rights Movement, and was where Rosa Parks first refused to give up her seat. Name this city in the Deep South of the United States.
Montgomery, Alabama
This decorated American gymnast has seven Olympic titles, and is widely considered the greatest gymnast of her time. Name this athlete who won two world championship gold at the age of just sixteen.
Simone Biles
This Ontario native is a Canadian R&B singer who was the first artist to be signed to Drakes' OVO record label. This artist sings the lyric "She gets her way." Name this artist.
Party Next Door
This ruler of the Mali Empire is widely considered the richest man in history. This man ruled in the 14th century at the peak of the empire's peak. While in Egypt, this man gave out so much gold that the overall value of gold decreased in the country. Name this historical figure.
Mansa Musa
This period of U.S. history saw the growth of African-American art, music, literature, dance, and more. This period spanned the 1920s, and prominent figures of this movement included poet Langston Hughes and Jazz musician Louis Armstrong. This movement is named for its area of origin, a part of New York City. Name this important period of African-American history.
Harlem Renaissance
This basketball player is often called one of the greatest offensive players in NBA history. This seven-foot player became the first person in the NBA to score over four thousand points in an NBA season. Name this NBA player who played for the Philadelphia Warriors at from 1959 to 1965.
Wilt Chamberlain
This LA native and R&B rising star is known for songs like "Like I Want You", and "Still Your Best". Name this artist who sings the lyric "Like when you walked out my life, why you walk out my life?"