Black History Month Quiz

Why is Black History Month celebrated?

• To honor the history, achievements, and contributions of Black people

• To celebrate sports achievements

• To remember only famous leaders

• To learn about African culture only

Who created Black History Month?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Carter G. Woodson

• Harriet Tubman

• Barack Obama

Why was February chosen for Black History Month in the U.S.?

• It was the warmest month of the year

• It includes the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass

• It was the only month available

• Schools voted for it

What can students do to celebrate Black History Month?

• Ignore history lessons

• Learn about important Black figures and their contributions

• Only watch movies about the past

• Celebrate only one person

Who refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955?

• Harriet Tubman

• Sojourner Truth

• Rosa Parks

• Oprah Winfrey

What was the name of the famous speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?

• "Freedom Now"

• "We Shall Overcome"

• "I Have a Dream"

• "Black Lives Matter"

Who was the first Black President of the United States?

• Colin Powell

• Jesse Jackson

• Barack Obama

• Kamala Harris

Who was known as the "Moses" for helping enslaved people escape?

• Harriet Tubman

• Frederick Douglass

• Maya Angelou

• Malcolm X

Who was the first African American woman in space?

• Mae Jemison

• Katherine Johnson

• Bessie Coleman

• Serena Williams

What did Jackie Robinson do that was historic?

• Became the first African American in Major League Baseball

• Invented peanut butter

• Was the first Black astronaut

• Became President of the U.S.