Black History
In 1865, slaves in Texas were the last to learn of their emancipation following the defeat of the Confederate States of America. In African-American communities throughout the United States, this good news of liberation to the captives is still celebrated on June 19 as what holiday.
What is Juneteenth
Other than water, the most consumed beverage in the world is
Tea
How many days did God take to create the world according to the creation narrative in Genesis?
6
This celestial object causes tides
What is the moon
Emperor Kuzco turns into what animal in The Emperor’s New Groove?
What is a Llama
Known as the “Queen of Gospel Music” with songs such as “Precious Lord” and the Civil Rights anthem, “We Shall Overcome.” She inspired MLK's I Have a Dream speech.
Who is Mahalia Jackson
This part of the eye controls how much light enters?
Pupil
Who was the woman judge who led Israel to victory?
Who is Deborah
This phenomenon might be felt on the surface when two tectonic plates rub against each other?
What is an Earthquake
How many fingers does Mickey Mouse have
8 (6 fingers, 2 thumbs)
This week, the Quaker Qats company decided it will change the logo and name on all Aunt Jemima products in order to rid them of this stereotype.
What is the Mammy Stereotype
The first day of the 20th century was…
1 January 1901
What book of the Bible did Jesus write?
None
The coldest planet in the solar system
What is Uranus
Released in 1941, this is the only Disney animated feature film with a title character that never speaks
What is Dumbo
He was known to always carry a Bible. This preacher and slave rebellion leader may have been carrying it when he was captured in 1861. The movie, The Birth of a Nation was about this figure.
Who is Nat Turner
Whom did Cleopatra marry after the end of her relationship with Julius Caesar? He shares a name with the top-selling artist in the history of salsa.
Mark Anthony
Which New Testament book has Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount?
What is Matthew
The imaginary lines traversing the globe from pole to pole are called
What are Meridians
Who is the only Disney princess who isn’t actually royalty?
Who is Mulan
Her rendition of “Strange Fruit” was originally a poem written by a Jewish civil rights activist from the Bronx. She performed the song, "Strange Fruit" in March 1939 at West 4th's Cafe Society in New York City.
Who is Billie Holiday
What city was the first to be attacked by an atomic bomb?
Hiroshima
Which was most likely the first written gospel?
What is Mark
How many vertices are in a cube?
8
Which Disney character said “I’m only brave when I have to be. Being brave doesn’t mean you go looking for trouble”
Who is Mufasa