30 Trivia Questions About Important Events And Personalities In Black History

Black history is rich with notable events and influential personalities that have shaped the world we live in today. From civil rights leaders to groundbreaking artists, there is much to learn and celebrate. Test your knowledge with these 30 trivia questions about important events and personalities in black history!

Trivia Questions:

1. Who was the first African American to serve as President of the United States?
2. Which civil rights activist famously refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama?
3. Who was responsible for the famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington?
4. In what year did Rosa Parks' historic bus protest take place?
5. Who was the first African American player in Major League Baseball?
6. Which famous athlete won four gold medals in track and field at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
7. Who is known as the "Queen of Soul" and released hits like "Respect" and "Chain of Fools"?
8. Which African American author wrote the celebrated novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
9. Who was the first African American Justice of the Supreme Court?
10. Which iconic singer of the 1920s is often referred to as the "Empress of the Blues"?
11. Who was the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor?
12. Which civil rights leader, known for his nonviolent activism, was assassinated in 1968?
13. Who broke the color barrier in professional tennis and became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title?
14. Which African American author wrote the influential memoir "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"?
15. Who was the first African American woman to be crowned Miss America?
16. Which African American poet wrote the famous poem "Still I Rise"?
17. Who was the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress?
18. Which African American musician is often referred to as the "King of Jazz"?
19. Who was the first African American astronaut to travel in space?
20. Which African American comedian became the first black woman to host a late-night talk show?
21. Who was the first African American to win the Nobel Peace Prize?
22. Which famous musician, known for his virtuosity on the guitar, was nicknamed "The King of the Blues"?
23. Who was the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actress?
24. Which African American artist is famous for his vibrant paintings of jazz musicians and everyday life in Harlem?
25. Who was the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal?
26. Which African American author wrote the groundbreaking novel "Invisible Man"?
27. Who was the first African American woman elected to the United States Senate?
28. Which African American singer-songwriter is often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul"?
29. Who was the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction?
30. Which civil rights activist co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)?

How many of these questions did you answer correctly? Black history is filled with incredible stories and achievements that continue to inspire generations. It is important to recognize and celebrate the contributions of black individuals to our society, past and present.

BLACK HISTORY QUIZBOOK: 30 TRIVIA QUESTIONS ABOUT IMPORTANT EVENTS AND PERSONALITIES IN BLACK HISTORY

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BLACK HISTORY QUIZBOOK: 30 TRIVIA QUESTIONS ABOUT IMPORTANT EVENTS AND PERSONALITIES IN BLACK HISTORY

by Emma Goldrick(Kindle Edition)

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	313 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	13 pages

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In1976, President Gerald Ford designated February as Black History Month saying Americans should “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.

The BLACK HISTORY QUIZBOOK provides you the opportunity to test your knowledge of African American events and personalities. Attempt these and see how well you do.