Benjamin Banneker's Contributions and Legacy

The video explores the life of Benjamin Banneker, a pioneering African American scientist known for his work in mathematics, astronomy, and almanac compilation. Born in 1731, Banneker built a wooden clock, studied stars, and made significant contributions to surveying and publishing. Despite challenges, he left a lasting legacy in Black History.

Who is recognized as one of the first African American scientists in US history?

• George Washington Carver

• Frederick Douglass

• Benjamin Banneker

• W.E.B. Du Bois

What did Benjamin Banneker create using wood in 1753?

• A sundial

• A wooden bridge

• A wooden clock

• A telescope

Who helped Banneker in his study of astronomy?

• The Smith Brothers

• The Johnson Brothers

• The Ellicott Brothers

• The Wright Brothers

What did Banneker nearly predict in 1788?

• A lunar eclipse

• A solar eclipse

• A meteor shower

• A comet sighting

In what year was Banneker hired to help survey land for Washington, D.C.?

• 1791

• 1785

• 1795

• 1800

What did Banneker publish between 1792 and 1797?

• Novels

• Scientific journals

• Almanacs

• Poetry collections

Which famous American did Banneker correspond with in 1793?

• James Madison

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What did Banneker use his almanacs to discuss besides celestial bodies?

• Economic policies

• Agricultural techniques

• Political theories

• Social issues

When did Benjamin Banneker pass away?

• November 9, 1805

• October 9, 1805

• November 9, 1806

• October 9, 1806

What is Benjamin Banneker's legacy primarily associated with?

• Industrial Revolution

• Civil Rights Movement

• Black History

• American Independence