When was Maya Angelou born?
A. December 25, 2005 B. March 17, 1990 C. April 4, 1928 D. July 4, 1976
C. April 4, 1928
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In what year was Benjamin Banneker born? A. 1776 B. 1492 C. 1984 D. 1731
D. 1731
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Barack Obama was born on which date? A. August 4, 1776 B. August 4, 1492 C. August 4, 1961 D. August 4, 1999
C. August 4, 1961
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Maya Angelou is best known for her autobiography entitled--
A. Maya Angelou: My Story B. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings C. My Name is Maya D. From St. Louis to Sonoma
B. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
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Benjamin Banneker is known as-- A. the first black man of mathematics B. the first black man of science C. the first black man of engineering D. the first black man of psychology
B. the first black man of science
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Barack Obama is the first African-American to hold which office? A. United States Senator B. President of the United States C. United States Congressman D. Vice President of the United States
B. President of the United States
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What award has Maya Angelou won three times for her autobiographical spoken word recordings?
A. Grammy Award B. Academy Award C. Tony Award D. Horatio Alger Award
A. Grammy Award
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Benjamin Banneker was the grandson of a-- A. plantation owner B. U.S. Senator C. political activist D. indentured servant
D. indentured servant
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Barack Obama married Michelle Robinson in 1992. They have two daughters named-- A. Michelle and Sasha B. Madeline and Anne C. Mailia and Madeline D. Mailia and Sasha
D. Mailia and Sasha
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Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri. How old will she be on her next birthday (April 4, 2009)?
81 years old
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In 1752, Benjamin Banneker built the first _____ in the United States. A. clock B. radio C. television D. telephone
A. clock
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In 1991, Barack Obama earned his law degree from-- A. Harvard University B. Yale University C. University of Illinois D. Princeton University
A. Harvard University
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At Bill Clinton's inauguration on January 20, 1993, Maya Angelou delivered her poem--
A. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings B. There Is No Frigate Like a Book C. The Road Not Taken D. On the Pulse of Morning
D. On the Pulse of Morning
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If Benjamin Banneker was born on November 9, 1731, how old would he be on his next birthday (November 9, 2009) if he was still alive?
278 years old!
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Barack Obama is the _____ President of the United States. A. 41st B. 42nd C. 43rd D. 44th