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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...
Questions: 47 | Attempts: 574544 | Last updated: Mar 24, 2025
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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?
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: 19615 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionArthur Ashe was a famous ____________.
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: 1566 | 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:
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: 1815 | 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: 1513 | Last updated: Jan 9, 2023
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Sample QuestionSelect the personality trait that describes you best:
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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: 406 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhat do you like to do in your free time?
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 1519 | 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: 348 | 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?
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 796 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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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: 415 | 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: 652 | Last updated: Jan 6, 2023
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