Country
Many Black Canadians have roots in this Caribbean island known for beautiful beaches and the "Bajan" culture. (Hint: It’s the home of Rihanna!)
A) Barbados B) Cuba C) Iceland D) Japan
Barbados
This woman is on the Canadian $10 bill and refused to leave a "whites-only" section of a movie theater in Nova Scotia.
Viola Desmond
What is the name of the huge, colorful Caribbean festival held in Toronto every summer?
A) Coachella B) Caribana C) Pride D) Winterfest
Caribana
What was the name of the secret "pathway" that helped people escape to freedom in Canada? A) The Freedom Highway B) The Maple Road C) The Underground Railroad D) The North Star Trail
The Underground Railroad
This island nation was the first country in the Caribbean to win its independence. It shares an island with the Dominican Republic.
A) Haiti B) Jamaica C) Bahamas D) Puerto Rico
Haiti
Which Toronto artist is the most-streamed rapper in the world and started as an actor on "Degrassi"
Drake
Which brightly colored fabric from West Africa is often worn to celebrate heritage? A) Silk B) Denim C) Kente Cloth D) Velvet
Kente Cloth
Who was the famous "conductor" of the Underground Railroad who made 19 trips and never lost a single person?
A) Harriet Tubman B) Viola Desmond C) Beyonce D) Michelle Obama
Harriet Tubman
This country is in the "Horn of Africa" and is famous for its delicious coffee and unique alphabet.
A) Ethiopia B) Australia C)Jamaica D) Chile
Ethiopia
Famous Boxer:
“I can’t wait ‘til tomorrow, because I get better looking every day.”
A) Jean Augustine B) Michaëlle Jean C) Rosemary Brown D) Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
"Jerk" is a famous style of cooking (spicy and smoky) that originated in which country? A) Nigeria B) Jamaica C) USA D) Haiti
Jamaica
Canada was the first country in the world to make this day an official holiday on August 1st to celebrate the end of slavery. What is it called?
A) Canada Day B) Emancipation Day C) Family Day D) Victoria Day
Emancipation Day
Which large country in Africa is known as the "Giant of Africa" because it has the largest population on the continent?
A) Nigeria B) Egypt C) Ghana D) South Africa
Nigeria
Which famous sprinter from Ontario won Olympic Gold for Canada in the 100m and was once the "Fastest Man in the World"?
A) Usain Bolt B) Andre De Grasse C) Donovan Bailey D) Bruny Surin
Donovan Bailey
In many Caribbean and African cultures, "Respecting your _____" is a very important tradition where you listen to and take care of the older people in your family.
A) Elders B) Toys C)Books D) Shoes
Elders
In 1995, this Black Canadian woman pushed the government to make February "Black History Month" across all of Canada. Who is she?
A) Jean Augustine B) Michaëlle Jean C) Mary Ann Shadd D) Celine Dion
Jean Augustine
Many people in the Caribbean speak English, but in this country (and in Quebec!), they are famous for speaking French. Which country is it?
A) Jamaica B) Haiti C) Brazil D) Cuba
Haiti
Escaping enslavement herself, she returned 20 times to lead over 300 people to freedom on the “Underground Railroad.”
A) Jean Augustine B) Harriet Tubman C) Rosemary Brown D) Andrea Horwath
Harriet Tubman
This tradition involves 'wrapping' hair at night with a silk or satin scarf (often called a durag or bonnet). Why is this done?
A) To hide the hair B) To protect the hair from breaking and keep it healthy while sleeping C) To stay warm D) Because it looks cool
To protect the hair from breaking and keep it healthy while sleeping
Many Black people who escaped to Canada in the 1800s were called "Loyalists." Where did most of them settle?
A) Nova Scotia B) British Columbia C) Nunavut D) Saskatchewan
Nova Scotia