Black History Month Quiz

When is Black History Month celebrated in the UK?

• March

• February

• October

• January

Who announced the first ever Black History Month?

• Carter G Woodson

• Malcolm X

• Rosa Parks

• Dr Martin Luther King Jr

In which country is Black History Month celebrated in February?

• USA

• UK

• Australia

• Canada

What is the purpose of Black History Month?

• To study European history

• To celebrate Christmas

• To learn about important Black people

• To promote Halloween

Who is known for their impact on society and civil rights movement?

• Dr Mae Jemison

• Mary Seacole

• Nelson Mandela

• Barack Obama

Which influential black figure was the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal?

• Alice Coachman

• Tessa Sanderson

• Kamala Harris

• Katherine Johnson

Who was the first black woman to travel to space?

• Katherine Johnson

• Mary Seacole

• Kamala Harris

• Dr Mae Jemison

Who played a significant role in the American civil rights movement and is known for the Montgomery bus boycott?

• Dr Martin Luther King Jr

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

• Mary Seacole

Who was the first black president of the United States?

• Mary Seacole

• Dr Mae Jemison

• Nelson Mandela

• Barack Obama

Who was the first black woman to be elected as the Vice President of the United States?

• Tessa Sanderson

• Katherine Johnson

• Kamala Harris

• Alice Coachman