HBCU Edition Quiz

What does HBCU stand for?

• Higher Black Colleges and Universities

• Higher Black Community Universities

• Historical Black Community Universities

• Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Which act defined HBCUs?

• Education Reform Act of 1972

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Morrill Act of 1890

• Higher Education Act of 1965

Who primarily established the first colleges for African Americans?

• Private donors

• Black churches

• International organizations

• Government agencies

What was the purpose of the second Morrill Act of 1890?

• To establish private universities

• To provide land-grants for black students

• To abolish segregation in schools

• To fund public schools

Which university was the first black college organized after the Civil War?

• Hampton University

• Morehouse College

• Howard University

• Shaw University

What was the initial focus of early HBCUs?

• Business and finance

• Medical research

• Engineering and technology

• Training teachers and preachers

Which notable figure did NOT attend an HBCU?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Albert Einstein

• Ida B. Wells

• W.E.B. Du Bois

What did HBCUs provide to African American students?

• Guaranteed employment

• Free education

• International exchange programs

• A nurturing environment to explore identities

What is a significant annual event at HBCUs?

• Spring Festival

• Graduation

• Winter Gala

• Homecoming

What is celebrated during HBCU Homecoming?

• Black joy and culture

• Sports victories

• New student orientation

• Academic achievements