Quiz on Benjamin Banneker: America's First Black Man of Science

What year was Benjamin Banneker honored with a U.S. stamp?

• 1806

• 1792

• 1980

• 1968

What did Benjamin Banneker create that was likely the first of its kind in America?

• A telescope

• A wooden clock

• A steam engine

• A printing press

In which year did the United States become a country?

• 1776

• 1806

• 1790

• 1753

What did Banneker use to help design Washington, D.C.?

• Astronomical tools

• Mathematical equations

• Surveying maps

• Architectural blueprints

What was the main subject of the almanacs Banneker wrote?

• Historical events

• Poetry

• Astronomy and farming

• Political essays

To whom did Banneker send a copy of his almanac along with a letter?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

What did Banneker ask Thomas Jefferson to eradicate in his letter?

• Colonial taxes

• Absurd and false ideas about Black people

• Slavery

• Religious intolerance

Where was Benjamin Banneker born?

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Baltimore County, Maryland

• Richmond, Virginia

• Charleston, South Carolina

What did the American Negro Commemorative Society create in 1968 to honor Banneker?

• A medal

• A statue

• A painting

• A documentary

What is the name of the park in Washington, D.C., named after Banneker?

• Liberty Park

• Unity Park

• Freedom Park

• Benjamin Banneker Park