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100

Which of the following beer brands was not originally brewed in Ireland?

C. Heineken

100

According to Yale University Professor, David Blight, Memorial Day was first observed by newly freed African American men and women in 1865 in Charleston, South Carolina to honor fallen soldiers from the Union Army in the Civil War. What was the original name for the Memorial Day holiday?

C. Decoration Day

100

According to Kid’s National Geographic the tradition of wearing green on Saint Patrick’s Day is mostly tied to what reason:

A.  Traditional folklore says it makes you invisible to leprechauns who like to pinch anyone they can see.

100
Song 1

A. Single Ladies

100

Which U.S. city has the largest percentage of Irish Americans?

A. New York

200

At an African American family reunion, which song are you least likely to hear?

C. The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

200

Who is the richest person in human history?

A. Mansa Musa of Mali

200

What is the name of this African American Spiritual also known as, The Black National Anthem

"Lift Every Voice and Sing"

200

Song 2

B. On the Road Again

200

In education, what does the acronym HBCU represent?

B. Historically Black College/University

300

Which international holiday has its origins in Ireland?

A. Halloween

300

In 1700, the wave Irish immigrants brought the influence of the Gaelic and Celtic languages to the American lexicon. The common “O” prefix in names like O’Malley and O’Reilly means what in Gaelic?

B. Grandson of

300
Composed in 1912, the lighthearted tribute song dedicated to Ireland titled, “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” says that you can hear “them” sing.       


In the lilt of Irish laughter, you can hear the ________ sing.

C. Angels

300

Song 3

C. Girl on Fire

300

Which state is the home of Cheyney University, the first historically black college founded to legally educate Black people in 1837 before slaves were emancipated in 1865?

B. Pennsylvania

400

Elvis Presley’s longest running hit “Hound Dog” was originally recorded by which African American singer?

C. Big Mama Thorton

400

This African American entrepreneur and philanthropist is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America by the Guinness Book of World Records in the early 1900’s.

B. Madame C. J. Walker

400

Complete the lyrics to this African American Spiritual also known, The Black National Anthem: “Lift every voice and sing…..

C. Till earth and heaven ring

400

Song 4

B.  Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For

400

Which ingredient is most common in traditional Irish soda bread?

B. Baking Soda

500

Which Irish American singer holds the record for most U.S. No. 1 singles by a solo artist?

B. Mariah Carey

500
It’s a little known fact that Irish Jamaicans (or Jamaicans with Irish ancestry) are the second-largest reported ethnic group in Jamaica, after Jamaicans of African ancestry. What industry led to the mass migration of Irish people to the island in the 1600’s?

A. Indentured Servitude

500

Why did the modern tradition of “jumping the broom” at African American weddings begin?

B. To honor the legacy of slaves who would jump over the broom to marry since they could not legally wed

500
Song 5

C. 3 Little Birds

500

In 1954, Irishman, Joseph “Spud” Murphy invented what new flavor of potato chip?

A. Cheese and Onion