Zenzi Miriam Makeba Quiz

What was Miriam Makeba's nickname?

• Mama Africa

• Queen of Soul

• Lady Jazz

• Princess of Pop

Where was Makeba born?

• Cape Town, South Africa

• Durban, South Africa

• Johannesburg, South Africa

• Pretoria, South Africa

In which group did Makeba first start singing professionally?

• The Cuban Brothers

• The Manhattan Brothers

• The Skylarks

• The Miriam Sisters

Which musical/movie did Miriam Makeba star in?

• King Kong

• The Lion King

• Mamma Mia!

• Les Misérables

Who helped Makeba come to the United States of America?

• Harry Belafonte

• Nelson Mandela

• Desmond Tutu

• Winnie Mandela

Which album did Miriam Makeba and Harry Belafonte win a Grammy award for?

• An Evening with Belafonte/Makeba

• Thriller

• Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

• The Dark Side of the Moon

What year did Miriam Makeba pass away?

• 2005

• 2006

• 2007

• 2008

What was Zenzi Miriam Makeba's stance on racial segregation?

• She supported it

• She was neutral

• She was against it

• She was indifferent

What was the name of the movie that criticized segregation in South Africa?

• Come Back, Africa

• Gone with the Wind

• Casablanca

• The Godfather

Which country banned Miriam Makeba from entering?

• United States of America

• United Kingdom

• South Africa

• France