Canadian Black History
Science and Technology
Art and Design
Social Justice
Media
200
This network of secret routes and houses beloved over 30 000+ black people escape slavery and enter Canada.
What is the Underground Railroad?
200
Bessie Blount Griffin, an inventor and scientist, created a device (pictured here) for disabled veterans to eat hands-free during this world war
What is World War Two?
200
This material is the primary medium for ancient african art.
What is wood?
200
Black Pride was a social movement of celebrating Black excellence, which developed alongside this protest movement, led by figures such as Rosa Parks and Malcolm X.
What is the Civil Rights movement?
200
Freedom’s journal, created in 1827 is the first black-owned publication of this type of media.
What is a newspaper?
400
In 1865, a group of 800 black trailblazers were freed from San Francisco for a new life on this Canadian Island.
What is Vancouver Island?
400
Guion Bluford Jr. Became the first Black man to do this in 1983.
What is go to space?
400
This art movement (acronym: BAM) was active during the 1960-70s to recognize black art.
What is the black arts movement?
400
This Black trans woman and drag performer was a key part of the stonewall gay liberation protests of 1969.
Who is Marsha P. Johnsnon?
400
This artist, formerly a member of the group Destiny's Child, holds the record for winning the most Grammys ever (32)
Who is Beyonce?
600
Viola Desmond, famous for resisting segregated seating in a Halifax theatre in 1946, is featured on this dollar bill.
What is the $10 Bill?
600
George Washington Carver was the first black man to complete a bachelor of one of these in 1894. He went on to become a leading american agricultural scientist.
What is a Bachelor of Science?
600
These three colors, seen on many modern African Nation's Flags originate from the Pan-African flag, desiged by Marcus Garvey in 1920
What are Black, Green, and Red?
600
Martin Luther Kings Jr's iconic "I have a dream" speech was delivered following a march on this U.S City
What is Washington D.C.?
600
The 2016 film Hidden Figures follows the stories of three Black, Female mathematicians working at this U.S. Institution.
What is NASA?
800
This Canadian Olympic track athelete was the first to win medals in all three sprint events.
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Who is Andre De Grasse?
800
This blood condition, resulting in an excess of cholesterol, was first theorized and discovered by Marie M. Daly, the first Black woman to earn a phd in chemistry.
What is hypertension?
800
This contemporary artist, famous for his bold and colorful depictions of urban life and African-American culture, gained widespread acclaim for his "Basquiat" style.
Who is Jean-Michel Basquiat?
800
Black history month takes place when it does because these two famous abolitionists have their birthdays in February.
Who are Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass?
800
This Black singer-songwriter was the first ever woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
1000
The experiences of freedom seeker Reverend Josiah Henson, who escaped to Canada in 1830, were the subject of what famous novel?
What is Uncle Tom's Cabin?
1000
Black Entomologist, Charles Henry Turner, is best known for studying the behaviour of which two insects. (Get one to be correct)
What are Bees and Ants?
1000
This colorful garment, originating from West Africa, is often worn during cultural celebrations and is characterized by its loose-fitting design and vibrant patterns.
What is a Dashiki?
1000
In October 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African-American to serve on this United States government entity.
What is the Supreme Court?
1000
This renowned African American poet and author wrote "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and is celebrated for her contributions to literature.
Who is Maya Angelou?