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People of African descent, particularly African Americans, have made remarkable contributions to the world. From shaping rap culture to achieving excellence in medicine, science, technology, and music, their influence is...
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Sample QuestionWho is often referred to as the "Father of Black History" for his pioneering efforts in African-American historical research?
In the United Kingdom, Black History usually occurs in October after it was proposed in the 1960s by Kent state university students. The first one was celebrated one year later. The quiz below is designed to see if you know the...
Questions: 23 | Attempts: 1488 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionFAMOUS DATESNow the largest street festival in Europe, The Notting Hill Carnival - originally set up as a way for Afro-Caribbean communities to celebrate their own cultures and traditions – held its first event in:
There are a lot of African Americans that have made a difference throughout history, and to ensure that we do not forget their contributions to the culture, we celebrate them in black history month. Take this quiz and learn more...
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 19439 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionArthur Ashe was a famous ____________.
Did you know that Christopher Columbus is the one who claimed Jamaica for Spain? Jamaica is a beautiful island that has a sad yet happy history. The first Africans to arrive in Jamaica were servants for the Spanish settlers, they...
Questions: 12 | Attempts: 1759 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat is the name of the 19th century Afro-Jamaican religious belief system practised through dance in Jamaica?
Black history month is mostly celebrated every February in the United States and this month sees people coming together to see what the people before them fought. In years past black people did not get to enjoy some of the...
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 1476 | Last updated: Jan 9, 2023
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Check out our online quiz and get encouraged to learn about some African-American figures who share similar passions, interests, even emotions as you.
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Questions: 10 | Attempts: 394 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhat do you like to do in your free time?
A quiz to test your knowledge of Black History
Questions: 53 | Attempts: 479 | Last updated: Oct 14, 2024
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Sample QuestionWhat year was this person released from prison?
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 1511 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionIn 1950, Ralph Ellison received the National Book Award for what book?
African-Americans had made major contributions to America and broken records at things they were previously not allowed to participate in when they got their freedom. For example Scientist and mathematician, Benjamin Banneker is...
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 342 | Last updated: Feb 10, 2023
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Sample QuestionIn 1492 I traveled with Christopher Columbus on his first expedition to the new world?
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Sample QuestionWhat amendment to the United States Constitution stated “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous conditions of servitude?”
How well do you know your history? This quiz is intended to gauge the subject's knowledge of specific areas of Black History relevant to the institution of Slavery and its abolition. You may find that history wasn't...
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 413 | Last updated: Jan 4, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat is the Party of Abraham Lincoln who signed the emancipation proclamation, the legislation that outlawed slavery within the United States?
There is a lot we get to know about the history of African- Americans when we celebrate black history month. Some people don’t want to accept it, but blacks had a lot to do with where America is at today. Take up this black...
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 534 | Last updated: Jan 4, 2023
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Sample QuestionIn 1492 I traveled with Christopher Columbus on his first expedition to the new world?
Many black people have made a difference in the world as we know it. Some are still alive to observe their achievement, whereas others didn’t live to see it. Below is a black history quiz bowl, and it is designed to help...
Questions: 31 | Attempts: 638 | Last updated: Jan 6, 2023
Black History Month is an incredibly important time of year, as it encourages everyone of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds and ethnicities to come together and celebrate the history of black people, encompassing all their...
Questions: 5 | Attempts: 201 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat key event in the civil rights movement happened in 1964
Being that we got to celebrate yet another black history month this year, it is important to ensure that we know much about our forefathers as Black-Americans and their contribution so that we can enjoy what we are now. Take up...
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 3257 | Last updated: Jan 6, 2023
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Sample QuestionThe 15th Amendment, which granted African-Americans the right to vote, was passed on which date?
Black history month is celebrated from the first to the last days of February. African Americans have a long culture that they brought from the motherland and have achieved much in America. This month is dedicated to celebrating...
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 260 | Last updated: Jan 6, 2023
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Sample QuestionImportant Civil Rights Legislation and Court Decisions · Amendment 14 Civil Rights - All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. · Amendment 15 Black suffrage - The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Brown v. Board of Education (1954) - This landmark decision allowed for the desegregation of schools. Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) - Allowed for any accused individual to have the right to an attorney. Before this case, an attorney would only be provided by the state if the result of the case could be the death penalty. Heart of Atlanta v. United States (1964) - Any business that was participating in interstate commerce would be required to follow all rules of the federal civil rights legislation. In this case, a motel that wanted to continue segregation was denied because they did business with people from other states. Civil Rights Act of 1964 - An important piece of legislation that stopped segregation and discrimination in public accommodations. Further, the U.S. Attorney General would be able to help victims of discrimination. It also forbid employers to discriminate against minorities. Twenty-Fourth Amendment (1964) - No poll taxes would be allowed in any states. In other words, a state could not charge people to vote. Voting Rights Act (1965) - Probably the most successful congressional civil rights legislation. This truly guaranteed what had been promised in the 15th amendment: that no one would be denied the right to vote based on race. It ended literacy tests and gave the U.S. Attorney General the right to intervene on behalf of those who had been discriminated against. _____________________________________________________________ Which of the following court cases or legislation dealt with interstate commerce
As we celebrate the legacy of those who come before us, CITE is pleased to announce its 2010 CITE Black History Trivia Contest. Participating is easy! All you have to do is complete the quiz, copy your certificate and e-mail...
Questions: 7 | Attempts: 155 | Last updated: Jan 10, 2023
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Sample QuestionWho is Isaac Murphy?
The History of Black History Month dated back to 1926 in the United States and was previously commemorated for one week and not a whole month as it is now. It is a time that we get to reflect on the contributions of those that...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 4685 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionDr. Maulana Karenga created this cultural observance designed to celebrate African-American heritage.
Whenever you see or hear black people, the one thing that crosses your brain might be rapping, cool talking etc, right? But just like all other communities or races around the world, black people have a deep history too....
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 597 | Last updated: Jan 10, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat was the first American Colony to abolish slavery?
Answer the following questions honestly. These questions will put you into an interest category of Sports, Entertainment, Science/Technology/Business/Medicine, Music, Art, Literature, or Politics. This information...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 925 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhen watching TV, I would choose:
The Black History Quiz Bowl is a question and answer game of general knowledge and quick recall based on African-American History. Game questions include topics, from history, inventions, famous first, the arts and entertainment,...
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 2597 | Last updated: Nov 17, 2023
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Sample QuestionWho is known as the father of Black History?
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