Black History Month
What major year milestone will we hit this year to commemorate Black History Month?
A: 200
B: 100
C: 150
D: 250
What is B!
100!
What is Ramadan?
A. The Islamic New Year celebration
B. The ninth and holiest month of the Islamic lunar calendar as a period of intense spiritual growth, reflection, and devotion
C. A pilgrimage to Mecca
D. A weekly day of worship in Islam
What is B!
it's the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic lunar calendar as a period of intense spiritual growth, reflection, and devotion
What is Mardi Gras?
A. A celebration marking the start of summer festivals
B.A harvest festival celebrating local foods and crops
C. A day for honoring ancestors and family heritage
D. A traditional carnival season with parades, music, and feasting before Lent
What is D!
Final day of Carnival season OR it being the last day of consuming rich, fatty foods, most notably red meat, in preparation for the Christian fasting season of Lent, during which such foods are avoided
Which President was this holiday originally meant to honor?
A. George Washington
B. Abraham Lincoln
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. Theodore Roosevelt
Who is A!
George Washington
What is Valentine’s Day?
A. A holiday celebrating love and affection between people, often with cards, gifts, and flowers
B. A day to honor historical leaders of the United States
C. A celebration of the harvest season
D. A festival marking the beginning of spring
What is A!
A holiday celebrating love and affection between people, often with cards, gifts, and flowers
What is this year's theme for Black History Month?
A: African Americans and the Arts
B: The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity
C:A Century of Black History Commemorations
D: From Black Print Culture to Digital Blackness
What is C!
"A Century of Black History Commemorations"
What is sawm?
A. The pilgrimage to Mecca performed by Muslims
B. The declaration of faith in Islam
C. The five daily prayers
D. Five Pillars of Islam and fasting from dawn until sunset
What is C!
Five Pillars of Islam and fasting from dawn until sunset
What round dessert is served during Mardi gras with a hidden plastic baby?
A. King Cake
B. Beignets
C. Pralines
D. Bread Pudding
What is A!
King's Cake
What year was Presidents’ Day officially established as a federal holiday?
A. 1879
B. 1885
C. 1971
D. 1801
What is B!
1885
What is Donor Day?
A.A day to commemorate volunteers in local communities
B. A holiday celebrating financial contributions to political campaigns
C. A day to recognize and honor people who donate organs, blood, or tissues to save lives
D. A festival for giving gifts to family and friends
What is C!
A day to recognize and honor people who donate organs, blood, or tissues to save lives
What is the main purpose of Black History Month?
A. To celebrate only famous Black athletes
B. To recognize and honor the contributions, history, and achievements of African Americans
C. To replace American history classes
D. To focus only on civil rights protests
What is B!
To recognize and honor the contributions, history, and achievements of African Americans
What does Ramadan commemorate?
A. The migration of Muslims from Mecca to Medina
B. The birth of the Prophet Muhammad
C. The revelation of the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad
D. The building of the Kaaba
What is C!
to commemorates the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad
What does “Mardi Gras” mean and in what language?
A. “Fat Tuesday” in French
B. “Carnival Day” in Italian
C. “Festive Feast” in Spanish
D. “Spring Celebration” in Portuguese
What is A!
Fat Tuesday and French
What year was Presidents’ Day moved to always fall on a Monday?
A. 1965
B. 1980
C. 1971
D. 1990
What is C!
1971
Who is Valentine’s Day named after?
A. Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr associated with love and affection
B. Valentine de Medici, an Italian poet
C. Valentine Jackson, an English romantic writer
D. Saint Valentine of Rome, a king known for generosity
Who A!
Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr associated with love and affection
Which President recognized Black History Month as a month-long celebration?
A: Abraham Lincoln
B: Barak Obama
C: Gerald Ford
D: Lydon B Johnson
Who is C!
Gerald Ford
What is Eid al-Fitr?
A. A festival of lights celebrated by Muslims
B. A celebration marking the end of Ramadan
C. A holiday celebrating the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
D. A harvest festival observed in Muslim countries
What is B!
The Celebration marking the end of Ramadan
the "Festival of Breaking the Fast"
What are Krewes?
A. Social organizations that plan and host Mardi Gras parades and balls
B. Traditional Mardi Gras desserts
C. Masks worn during parades to honor ancestors
D. Special floats used only in New Orleans
What are A!
Social organizations that plan and host Mardi Gras parades and balls.
Which state does not officially observe Presidents’ Day?
A. Massachusetts
B. Alabama
C. California
D. Delaware
What is D!
Delaware
In Japan and South Korea, what is the name of the March 14th holiday where men reciprocate gifts, contrasting with the February 14th tradition?
A. Cherry Blossom Day
B. White Day
C. Sweet Day
D. Love Return Day
What is B!
White Day
Who Launched the first “Negro History Week” in 1926 which later became known as Black History Month
A: Dr. Carter G Woodson
B: George Washington Carver
C: Dr. Charles Drew
D: Jessie Owens
Who is A!
Dr. Carter G. Woodson
What is the ultimate goal of Ramadan?
A. To strengthen family and community ties through shared meals
B. To perform extra charitable acts and support those in need
C. To test patience, strengthen faith, and practice self-discipline
D. To increase awareness of social justice and empathy for the less fortunate
What is C!
To test patience, strengthen faith, and practice self-discipline
Who brought the tradition of Mardi Gras to the United States and was a French explorer?
A. René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle
B. Jacques Cartier
C. Samuel de Champlain
D. Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville
Who is D!
Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville
What was the idea behind Presidents’ Day being placed in mid-February?
A. To honor all U.S. presidents, falling between George Washington’s and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays
B. To celebrate the start of the U.S. Congress session
C. To coincide with Valentine’s Day festivities
D. To match the lunar calendar used in early U.S. history
What is A
To honor all U.S. presidents, falling between George Washington’s and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays
What is the newest TRG that supports teammates who are kidney transplant recipients, donors, dialysis patients, and those impacted by kidney disease?
A.The Organ Support Network
B. The Kidney Collaborative
C. Nephrology Champions
D. Kidney Health Alliance
What is B!
The Kidney Collaborative.