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Where and by whom, was the Black Panther Party founded?
Oakland, CA in 1966! The Black Panther Party was founded there by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale.
What is the tallest building in Taiwan, named after the capital city?
Taipei 101! It is a 1,667 ft, 101 story skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan. The building was officially classified as the world's tallest from its opening on 31 December 2004.
What iconic East African mountain is the highest in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro! It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. standing at approximately 19,341 feet above sea level. Located in Tanzania, it is a dormant volcano with three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira.
Kittahawa, a Potawatomi woman, married and closely advised which Chicago historical figure from the 1800s?
Jean Baptiste Point du Sable!
Kittahawa married Jean Baptiste Point du Sable and played an instrumental role in establishing a settlement that would later become the city of Chicago.
Who’s the first black person to reach EGOT status? (EGOT = Won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award)
Whoopi Goldberg! She was the first Black Person to reach EGOT status in 2002. It took her 16 years to win all four awards.
What is the national dish of Taiwan?
A. Scallion Pancake
B. Bubble Tea
C. Gua Bao
D. Beef Noodle Soup
Beef noodle soup is the national dish of Taiwan. The beef is often stewed with the broth and simmered, sometimes for over 24 hours. Beef noodles are often served with Chinese pickled cabbage, green onion, and other vegetables as well.
In which East African language does the famous phrase “Hakuna Matata” come from?
Swahili! “Hakuna matata” means something similar to “no worries” in Swahili. Though the more accurate expression would actually be “hakuna shida.”
What deceptively simple staple food shared by many Tribal Nations is prepared with just water, salt, and flour?
Frybread! This cultural food that was created by Native Americans out of rations provided by the US government to prevent starvation during forced relocation. Although it was born out of a struggle for survival, frybread has become a symbol of Indigenous resilience.
What’s the name of the Actress who plays the voice of Huey and Riley Freeman in the TV show The Boondocks?
A. Rebecca King
B. Regina King
C. Roxanne King
D. Riley King
Regina King! She voiced the Freeman brothers on the AdultSwim cartoon from 2005-2014.
At one time known as Formosa, which colonial power gave Taiwan this name?
Portugal. The Portuguese are first recorded giving it the name 'Ilha Formosa' (or 'beautiful isle') in 1544. However, it was the Dutch who were the first Western country to colonize it, followed briefly by the Spanish, then the Chinese, and the Japanese.
In which East African country did coffee originate?
Ethiopia! It is said an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi discovered the effects of coffee beans after noticing his goats became lively after eating them. This discovery led to the cultivation of coffee and its spread across the world.
The name "Chicago" comes from which tribe?
A. Illiniwek
B. Potawatomi
C. Algonquin
D. Winnebago
Algonquin! Chicago is the French interpretation of the Algonquin word "shikaakwa" believed to mean onion/skunk smelling field.
Who wrote the Black National Anthem (Lift every voice and sing) and when was it first performed?
James Weld Johnson & 1900!
Lift Every Voice and Sing was originally a poem written by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson. His brother composed the music, and it was first performed in 1900 to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.
Who is considered to be the Founding Father of the Republic of China?
A. Ang Lee
B. Sun Yatsen
C. Ando Momofuku
D. David Chu
Sun Yatsen! He was the first president of the Republic of China (Taiwan), but he did not crave power and so stepped down shortly after.
What East African country is known for their Maasai people, famous for their distinctive red clothing?
Kenya! The Maasai people are an ethnic group in Kenya and Tanzania that are known for their distinctive attire and semi-nomadic lifestyle. Their traditional clothing primarily consists of red shukas and intricate beadwork. They live in the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
In 1912 Jim Thorpe became the first Indigenous person from the USA to win an Olympic Gold Medal when he won which two events?
A. Long Jump & Shot Put
B. 100 Meter Dash & 4x1 Relay
C. 10K and Marathon
D. Decathlon & Pentathlon
Decathlon and Penathlon!
Jim Thorpe of the Sac and Fox Nation made history when he won gold medals in both pentathlon and decathlon. Considered the greatest athlete of his time, he would go on to play six seasons of Major League Baseball, 12 seasons of pro football, and serve as the first president of what would later become the NFL.