NYC History
What NYC museum, located on Fifth Avenue, is famous for its extensive art collection, including works by Vincent Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso?
What is the Metropolitan Museum of Art?
Which African American baseball player broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947?
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Which celebrated African American poet and leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance is known for his powerful poem "Dreams" and the collection "The Weary Blues"?
Who is Langston Hughes?
In 1994, Nelson Mandela became the first black president of which country, bringing an end to the apartheid era?
What is South Africa?
Who was the legendary American actress known for her roles in classic films such as "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "Roman Holiday"?
Who is Audrey Hepburn?
This historical document was read to the citizens of New York for the first time from the steps of City Hall.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
During the Civil War, this African American abolitionist and spy provided crucial intelligence to the Union Army, leading daring raids and rescue missions. Who is she?
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This poet and memoirist wrote "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," which recounts her early years and is considered a classic of African American literature.
Who is Maya Angelou?
This influential 13th-century Mongol leader established one of the largest empires in history and is known for his military conquests.
Who is Genghis Khan?
This Motown legend, known as the "Queen of Motown," recorded hits like "You Can't Hurry Love" and "Stop! In the Name of Love" as part of The Supremes.
Who is Diana Ross?
What is the name of the famous NYC performing arts center located in the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts complex?
What is the Metropolitan Opera House?
What is the name of the first African American to win the Nobel Peace Prize, awarded in 1950 for his work as a civil rights leader and founder of the NAACP?
Who is Ralph Bunche?
Who is the author of the novel "Invisible Man," which explores themes of identity and race in America, and won the National Book Award for Fiction in 1953?
Who is Ralph Ellison?
In what year did the Berlin Wall fall, leading to the reunification of East and West Germany?
What is 1989?
Who was the first African American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, for her performance in the 2001 film "Monster's Ball"?
The Brooklyn Bridge, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn, was completed in this year.
What is 1883?
Who is Tommie Smith?
This African American novelist wrote "Go Tell It on the Mountain" and "The Fire Next Time" and is known for his exploration of racial and social issues.
Who is James Baldwin?
In 2008, the global financial crisis led to a severe economic downturn. What was the term commonly used to describe this economic crisis?
What is the Great Recession?
This African American actor is known for his roles in films like "The Color Purple" and "The Shawshank Redemption" and has been celebrated for his powerful performances.
Who is Morgan Freeman?
What iconic NYC music venue, located in Greenwich Village, was renowned for hosting legendary folk musicians like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez in the 1960s?
What is The Village Gate?
Who was the first African American to serve as the Secretary of State in the U.S., serving under President George W. Bush?
Who is Colin Powell?
Who is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her novel "The Color Purple," which explores the lives of African American women in the 1930s and was later adapted into a successful film directed by Steven Spielberg?
Who is Alice Walker?
What was the name of the period of renewed interest in art and learning in Europe, beginning in the 14th century and lasting until the 17th century?
What is the Renaissance?
Who is the American filmmaker known for his epic film "The Godfather" and its sequels?
Who is Francis Ford Coppola?