Black History
Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play major league baseball for what team?
Brooklyn Dodgers
What is the first book of the Bible?
Genesis
The history of Jayess. The land, before it was called Jayess, was originally called
"Topisaw"
How many people did Noahs Ark Carry?
8
I was the first woman and first black american to run for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. Prior to my run for the Presidency. I made history by becoming the first black congresswoman, representing New York State in the House of Representatives for seven terms. I graduate of Brooklyn College, and earned a Masters degree in education from Columbia University. As a former teacher, I spent her political career fighting for equal opportunities in education and social justice (equality for all people no matter what our differences). Who am I?
1. Althea Gibson
2. Constance Baker Motley
3. Shirley Chisholm
4. Mae Jemison
Shirley Chisholm
Number of years the Hebrews walked in the desert before entering the promised land
What is 40 years?
What phrase Does pastor use, when he wants you to remember something/make note of something?
¨a dull pencil is better than a sharp memory
Before Jesus starting preaching, his job was...
What is a Carpenter?
Who invented the three-position traffic signal in 1923 that includes the yellow light?
1. J.P Knight
2. Garrett Morgan
3. Benjamin Franklin
4. Morgan Freeman
Garrett Morgan
Who wrote the book of Revelation?
John
How many schools are affiliated with the Jayess community? Past/Present
5
What was Sarah’s reply when told going to have a baby at 90
She laughed!
I was a medical doctor and a scientist. I was very interested in solving the problem of storing and using blood for transfusions (a transfusion is done when a person is hurt or ill and needs blood restored in their body). I developed a process for removing plasma (blood without cells) from blood. Plasma can be stored much longer than whole blood. I was credited with heading two blood banks – The American Red Cross and Blood for Britain. Blood for Britain provided blood for soldiers injured in World War II.
1. James Baldwin
2. Charles Drew
3. Frederick Douglas
4. W. E. B. Du Bois
Charles Drew
The bible is divided into two parts - what are they called?
Old Testament and New Testament
Pastor always says "that God said man should always.......?
"Pray"
How many books did Paul write in the Bible?
13
This amendment abolished slavery
What is the 13th?
What book in the bible has sayings and advice?
Proverbs
In the bible, What did Jacob give Joseph that sparked jealousy from his siblings?
A colorful coat/ A coat of many colors