Black History Month

_______________was an American activist in the civil rights movement best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott after refusing to give up her seat.

• Rosa parks

• Michelle Obama

• Georgia Washing

____________ was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1954 until his assassination in 1968.

• Mae C. Jemison

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Martin Luther King

Who was the First African American President

• Thurgood Marshall
• Oprah Winfrey
• Michelle Obama
• Barack Obama

Which civil rights activist is famous for his "I Have A Dream Speech" on August 28th, 1963?

• Malcolm X
• Roy Wilkins
• Bayard Rustin
• Martin Luther King Jr.

What did Muhammad Ali do?

• boxing
• tennis
• football

What month is Black History Month?

• March
• January
• February
• October

Who was Bessie Coleman?

• a swimmer
• an aviator
• a judge

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Why was February chosen as the month to recognize the history and contributions of African Americans?

• It coincides with the birthdays of Fredrick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln
• It is the shortest month of the year
• February is the holy month of Ramadan

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Jesse Owens was the first person to win four gold medals at one Olympic competition. 

• True
• False

What was the name of Maya Angelou's first book?

• Letter to My Daughter

• Georgia, Georgia

• Miss Calypso

• I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings