Black History Month - Quiz

Who was the first African-Canadian woman to serve as Governor General of Canada?

• Chrystia Freeland

• Mary Simon

• Michaëlle Jean

• Jully Black

Which African-Canadian woman was the first to be featured on a Canadian banknote?

• Viola Desmond

• Viola Davis

• Angella Davis

• Violet King

In what year was the Caribbean festival then known as Caribana first held?

• 1967

• 1987

• 1957

• 1969

What is the current name of the Caribbean Festival previously known as Caribana?

• Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival

• Caribbean International Festival

• JAMBANA

• Business Employment Network

What does the acronym CBEN stand for?

• CIBC Black Employees Network

• Canadian Black Employees Nation

• Canadian Business Employment Network

• Caribbean Black Employment Network

In what year was Black History Month first officially recognized in Canada?

• 1965

• 1995

• 2005

• 1970

In what year was CIBC Black Entrepreneur Program launched?

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Since the launch of the CIBC Black Entrepreneur Program, how much has CIBC provided in financing to help Black Entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses?

• $6.5M
• $65M

• $10M

• $15M

What 4 colours are used to represent Black History Month (BHM)?

• Pink Green yellow and Black

• Red, Green Purple and Yellow

• Red, green, yellow and black

• Red Green Yellow and Blue

What is the name of the route used by enslaved people in the American south to escape to Canada

• Freedom Express

• Underground Railroad

• Emancipation trail

• First Path