Black History Month 2

What was Michael Jackson's nickname?

• The Prince of Rock
• The King of Pop
• The Queen of Soul
• The Duke of Jazz

Which city is known as the birthplace of hip hop?

• Los Angeles
• Chicago
• New York City
• Miami

Who said “You do need mentors, but you really just need to believe in yourself.”

• Oprah Winfrey
• Albert Einstein
• Diana Ross

• Steve Jobs

Why did Sam Cooke write the song "A change is gonna change"?

• To address the civil rights movement and the struggles of African Americans.

• To protest against the use of technology in music productions around the world.

• To celebrate the success of the civil rights movement.

• To promote a new fashion trend.

What anniversary was the hymn "Lift every voice and sing" for?

• Independence Day
• Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday
• Abraham Lincoln's birthday
• Columbus Day

What opportunity did Barbara Jordan get to be the first of?

• First African American president of the United States
• First person to climb Mount Everest
• The first black woman to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

• First woman to walk on the moon

Jesse Owens is considered one of the greatest athletes of his time in which sport?

• Basketball
• Gymnastics
• Track and field
• Swimming

In 2014, the first Black actress to play Cinderella on Broadway was...

• Beyonce
• Rihanna
• Zendaya
• Keke Palmer

How many Emmy awards has Zendaya won?

• One
• Three
• Two

• Four

Who was the first African-American Major League Baseball Player?

• Michael Jordan
• LeBron James
• Tiger Woods
• Jackie Robinson