Black History Month Quiz

What is the oldest school for Black students in the country?

• The Modern School (New York)

• Paul Laurence Dunbar (DC)

• Paul Laurence Dunbar (DC)

• The Oblate School for Colored Girls (Baltimore)

Which of these pairs represents the wealthiest African-American and African in the world?

• Jay Z and Abdul Samad Rabiu

• Michael Jordan and Patrice Motsepe

• Aliko Dangote and Robert Smith

• Strive Masiyiwa and Oprah Winfrey

What is the combined net worth of Mr. Dangote and Mr. Smith?

• 5 billion

• 15 billion

• 30 billion

• 3 billion

Which one of these entertainers made over $10,000 a week opening at the Apollo theater in their hayday?

• Moms Mabley

• Scatman Crothers

• Nipsey Russell

• Ma Rainey

7 black quarterbacks have played in the NFL. Name as many as you can!

Answer explanation

Doug Williams (Washington, Superbowl 22)

Steve McNair (Tennessee Titans, Superbowl 34)

Donovan McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles, Superbowl 39)

Colin Kapernick (Sanfrancisco 49er’s, Superbowl 47)

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks, Superbowls 48,49)

Cam Newton (Carolina Panthers, Superbowl 50)

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs, Superbowls 55,56)

In 1910 African-Americans owned 14% of the land in the U.S. Today, African-Americans own...

• 9%

• 1%

• 20%

• 3%

What was the Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862?

• An act that promised compensation to recently freed African

• An act that promised compensation to descendents of freed Africans

• An act that promised compensation to slave owners for recently freed Africans

• This act does not exist

This is the temple of Queen __________

Answer explanation

Hatshepsut

Starting in 1825, Black freed persons formed a community known as Seneca Village in what part of New York?

• Central Park

• The Wall Street district

• The Bronx

• Long Island

The Honorable Shirley Chisholm was the first Black women elected to Congress. She was elected in ____

• 1963

• 1972

• 1957

• 1968