Motown
What City was Motown founded in?
Detroit, Michigan
(January 12, 1959 )
Name the famous March that took place in 1963 (HINT: Located in D.C.)
The March on Washington or The Great March
(largest demonstration at the Nations Capitol)
What team has yet to Win a Super Bowl title since 1964?
THE CLEVELAND BROWNS
Who was the founder of Motown?
Berry Gordy Jr.
What year was Malcolm X assassinated?
1965
First boxer to win the world heavyweight championship 3 times.
Muhammad Ali
How did Motown get its name?
Detroit is known as the "Motor City" which influenced the name of the business "Mo"-town.
In what year was the Civil Rights Act passed?
What basketball team won 6 straight NBA titles?
Boston Celtics
Who is the most successful artist/group under Motown records?
The Supremes (group members included Diana Ross)
This group had 12 number 1 hit singles!
Who coined the term "Black Power"
Stokely Carmichael
Who won the first Super Bowl in 1967?
Green Bay Packers
How much money did the founder of Motown borrow to start up his business?
$800 dollars from his Family's company
Name the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress?
Shirley Chisholm (also first Black person and woman ever to run for President)
What was the name of first Asian nation to host the Olympic games?
Japan