OVERVIEW: Black Inventors:Crafting 200 Years of Success

What is the focus of the book?

• Highlighting the work of black inventors from around the world

• Exploring the history of slavery in different countries

• Documenting the inventions of European inventors

• Discussing the impact of technology on civilization

Which continents are black inventors identified from?

• North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia

• Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, and Antarctica

• North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America

• Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica

How many African American men have been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in the United States?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 17

Which two inventors were born outside the United States but were inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame?

• Jan E. Matzeliger and Elijah McCoy

• Keith C. Holmes and Patricia Bath

• Henry E. Baker and Jan E. Matzeliger

• Elijah McCoy and Patricia Bath

Who is the first black inventor to obtain a patent in both the Caribbean and the United States?

• Jan E. Matzeliger

• Elijah McCoy

• Keith C. Holmes

• Henry E. Baker

Which country has the most recent nomination to the National Inventors Hall of Fame?

• Brazil

• China

• India

• Nigeria

Which group of inventors has been primarily focused on in the past?

• American and European inventors

• African and Asian inventors

• South American and Australian inventors

• European and Asian inventors

What is the significance of black inventors in the invention and patenting process?

• They have had no impact on the world

• They have had a minimal impact on the world

• They have had an important and earth-shattering impact on the world

• They have had a negative impact on the world

Who has not yet been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame?

• Keith C. Holmes

• Jan E. Matzeliger

• Elijah McCoy

• Dr. Patricia Bath

Which group of inventors does the book also highlight?

• Black women inventors

• White male inventors

• Asian inventors

• Hispanic inventors