African American Figures
Who wrote “Lift Every Voice & Sing” aka the Negro National Anthem?
a. Langston Hughes
b. James Weldon Johnson
c. Booker T Washington
d. Maya Angelou
Who is James Weldon Johnson?
During which time period did the Harlem Renaissance primarily take place?
A. 1900-1910
B. 1918-1937
C. 1940-1950
D. 1960-1970
What is 1918-1937?
This desert, the largest hot desert in the world, helped protect many African civilizations from invasion.
What is the Sahara Desert?
Who became the first Black woman to become a self-made millionaire through her hair care products business?
a. Oprah Winfrey
b. Madam C.J. Walker
c. Maggie Lena Walker
d. Annie Malone
Which executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln officially freed enslaved people in Confederate states?
A. The Emancipation Declaration
B. The Emancipation Proclamation
C. The Freedom Declaration
D. The Liberty Proclamation
What is The Emancipation Proclamation?
Who was the first African American woman to win a Grand Slam title in tennis?
A. Serena Williams
B. Venus Williams
C. Althea Gibson
D. Naomi Osaka
Who is Althea Gibson?
Which of these writers is considered one of the most influential poets of the Harlem Renaissance?
A. Maya Angelou
B. Alice Walker
C. Langston Hughes
D. Toni Morrison
Who is Langston Hughes?
Which ancient African empire was known for its extensive gold trade and control of trans-Saharan trade routes?
A. Mali Empire
B. Axum Empire
C. Zimbabwe Empire
D. Benin Empire
What is Mali Empire?
Which entrepreneur founded BET (Black Entertainment Television)?
a. Robert Johnson
b. Byron Allen
c. Russell Simmons
d. Sean Combs
Who is Robert Johnson?
Which constitutional amendment officially abolished slavery throughout the United States?
A. 13th Amendment
B. 14th Amendment
C. 15th Amendment
D. 15th Amendment
What is the 13th Amendment?
Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, represented which state?
A) California
B) Illinois
C) New York
D) Georgia
What was the name of the weekly newspaper founded by Marcus Garvey that became influential during this period?
A. The Negro World
B. The Chicago Defender
C. The New York Age
D. The Crusader
What is The Negro World?
The title "Mansa" in the Mali Empire meant:
A. General
B. Emperor or King
C. Religious Leader
D. Trade Minister
What is Emperor or King?
Who is the first Black woman to become a billionaire through her own business ventures?
a. Rihanna
b. Oprah Winfrey
c. Sheila Johnson
d. Ursula Burns
Who is Sheila Johnson?
What significant role did Black women play during the Civil War?
A. They served as official military commanders
B. They worked as spies, nurses, and support staff
C. They were allowed to fight in combat
D. They served as diplomatic envoys
What is they worked as spies, nurses, and support staff?
In what year and what team did Jackie Robinson make history, being the first African American to play Major League Baseball?
a. Boston Red Sox, 1954
b. Brooklyn Dodgers, 1947
c. New York Yankees, 1948
d. Chicago Cubs, 1949
What is Brooklyn Dodgers, 1947?
What was the original name of the NAACP's official magazine, which played a crucial role in the movement?
A. The Voice
B. The Crisis
C. The Messenger
D. The Opportunity
What is The Crisis?
Which empire was known for its elaborate terracotta sculptures?
A. Nok Culture
B. Benin Empire
C. Zimbabwe Empire
D. Axum Empire
What is the Nok Culture?
Which entrepreneur created Essence magazine?
a. Earl Graves Sr.
b. Edward Lewis
c. John H. Johnson
d. Robert Johnson
Who is Edward Lewis?
What was the significance of Robert Smalls' actions during the Civil War?
A. He was a Confederate general
B. He captured a Confederate ship and delivered it to the Union
C. He assassinated a Union general
D. He led a failed slave revolt
What is he captured a Confederate ship and delivered it to the Union?
Which contemporary Black artist is known for her silhouette art addressing race, gender, and identity?
A. Kehinde Wiley
B. Kara Walker
C. Amy Sherald
D. Mickalene Thomas
Who is Kara Walker?
Which visual artist was known for his paintings depicting African American life and is considered a major figure of the Harlem Renaissance?
A. Romare Bearden
B. Aaron Douglas
C. Jacob Lawrence
D. Henry O. Tanner
What is Aaron Douglass?
The city of Koumbi Saleh was the capital of
A. Mali Empire
B. Songhai Empire
C. Ghana Empire
D. Benin Empire
What is the Ghana Empire?
Who founded World Wide Technology, one of the largest Black-owned businesses in America?
a. David Steward
b. Robert Smith
c. Don Barden
d. Kenneth Chenault
Who is David Steward?
What percentage of Black soldiers who served in the Union Army died during the war?
A. 5%
B. 20%
C. 37%
D. 50%
What is 20%?