Black History Quizzes, Questions & Answers
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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: 202 | 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: 3264 | 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: 262 | 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
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: 1511 | Last updated: Jan 9, 2023
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Sample QuestionSelect the personality trait that describes you best:
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: 4702 | 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: 600 | 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: 2601 | Last updated: Nov 17, 2023
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Sample QuestionWho is known as the father of Black History?
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