African American Civil Rights Leaders Quiz

Who was the founder of Tuskegee Institute in 1881?

• W.E.B. DuBois

• Frederick Douglass

• Booker T. Washington

• Alonzo Herndon

What does the term 'Orator' refer to?

• A good public speaker

• A skilled musician

• A talented artist

• A successful athlete

What is the main focus of a technical school?

• Physical fitness training

• Advanced research studies

• Hands-on training for a specific career

• General education

What approach to civil rights was encouraged by Booker T. Washington?

• Accommodationism

• Revolutionary activism

• Boycotting

• Passive resistance

Which civil rights activist led the Niagara Movement and helped form the NAACP?

• Frederick Douglass

• Alonzo Herndon

• W.E.B. DuBois

• Booker T. Washington

What does the concept of 'The Talented Tenth' emphasize?

• The value of college education for Black leaders

• The importance of political activism

• The need for vocational training

• The significance of economic empowerment

What does NAACP stand for?

• National Alliance for the Advancement of Colored People

• National Alliance for African American Progress

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

• National Association for African American Progress

Who went from slavery to becoming one of the most successful businessmen in Georgia?

• Frederick Douglass

• Alonzo Herndon

• W.E.B. DuBois

• Booker T. Washington

What does 'Investing' refer to?

• Earning money through illegal means

• Spending money with no expectation of return

• Spending money now with the expectation to get it back later

• Saving money for future use

What does 'Real Estate' include?

• Stocks and bonds

• Buildings and land

• Precious metals and gemstones

• Intellectual property