Black History Quiz

What was the underground railroad?

• A secret network for helping enslaved people escape

• A subway system in New York

• A railroad built underground

• A famous train route in Europe

What was the Harlem Renaissance?

• A political movement in the 1960s

• A cultural revival of African American art and literature

• A famous jazz club in New York

• A civil rights protest

What does Abolitionist mean?

• Someone who supports slavery

• Someone who opposes slavery

• A person who builds railroads

• A supporter of segregation

How long was Nelson Mandela in prison for?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 27 years

• 15 years

What does segregation mean?

• The integration of different races

• The separation of people based on race

• The abolition of slavery

• The promotion of equality

What does oppression mean?

• Freedom and equality for all

• The act of keeping someone down through harsh and unjust treatment

• The celebration of cultural diversity

• The promotion of peace

What does apartheid mean?

• A policy of racial segregation and discrimination

• A movement for civil rights

• A type of music genre

• A form of government

Who was Malcolm X?

• A famous jazz musician

• A civil rights leader and activist

• A president of the United States

• A famous actor

What is Rosa Parks famous for?

• Writing a famous novel

• Refusing to give up her seat on a bus

• Leading a major protest march

• Being the first African American astronaut

What does equality mean?

• Treating everyone the same regardless of differences

• Giving more rights to certain groups

• Promoting segregation

• Supporting only one culture