Civil Rights Movement
What year was the Civil Rights Act passed
1964
Who was the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Toni Morrison
Which African American artist is famous for his work in the field of jazz?
Duke Ellington
What event was marked by the March on Washington in 1963?
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech
Who wrote the poem "Still I Rise
Maya Angelou
What was the purpose of the Freedom Rides in 1961?
To challenge segregation in interstate bus terminals
Who was the first African American to win an Olympic gold medal?
John Baxter Taylor Jr.
What art form is commonly associated with the Harlem Renaissance?
Jazz
What Supreme Court case declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional?
Brown v. Board of Education
Who is known for the play "A Raisin in the Sun"
Lorraine Hansberry
What landmark legislation ended segregation in public facilities?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Who was the leader of the NAACP during the early 20th century?
W.E.B. Du Bois
Which musical genre originated in African American communities and became popular in the 20th century?
Blues
What was the significance of the Selma to Montgomery marches?
They highlighted the struggle for voting rights and led to the Voting Rights Act
Who wrote "Their Eyes Were Watching God"
Zora Neale Hurston
What organization was founded in 1909 to fight for civil rights?
NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?
Thurgood Marshall
What is the name of the African American cultural festival celebrated in February?
Black History Month
What was the outcome of the Birmingham Campaign in 1963?
It gained national attention and increased support for civil rights legislation
Who is known for the book "Beloved"
Toni Morrison
What event is known as the turning point in the Civil Rights Movement, occurring in 1965?
The Selma to Montgomery marches
Who were the founders of the Black Panther Party?
Huey Newton and Bobby Seale
What is the name of the African American cultural festival celebrated in February?
Black History Month
What was the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
It outlawed discriminatory voting practices and increased voter registration among African Americans
Who is celebrated for the poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"
Langston Hughes