Black History Month Quiz

What is celebrated every February in America?

• American Independence Month

• Presidents' Month

• National Science Month

• Black History Month

Who was an African-American historian that documented black history?

• Malcolm X

• Barack Obama

• Carter G. Woodson

• Frederick Douglass

In what year did President Gerald Ford expand the celebration of African American history to a month?

• 1915

• 1976

• 1863

• 1926

Which two birthdays influenced the choice of February for Black History Month?

• Harriet Tubman and Carter G. Woodson

• Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln

• Malcolm X and Ruby Bridges

• Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks

What was the original name of Black History Month when it was first celebrated?

• Negro History Week

• African American History Week

• Civil Rights Week

• Black Culture Week

Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863?

• Frederick Douglass

• Carter G. Woodson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Gerald Ford

What major event in 1619 marked the beginning of a tragic period in American history?

• The start of the Civil War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The arrival of 20 enslaved Africans to the mainland American colonies

Why is Black History Month important?

• It is a celebration of American independence.

• It marks the end of slavery in the United States.

• It celebrates the achievements of all Americans.

• It provides a vital window into the past and representation for African Americans.

What did Carter G. Woodson achieve with a doctorate degree?

• He became a faculty member at Howard University.

• He was elected as the President of the United States.

• He founded the American Historical Association.

• He ended the practice of enslavement.

What is one way to respectfully celebrate Black History Month?

• By learning about the contributions of African Americans.

• By only celebrating in February.

• By ignoring the history of other cultures.

• By focusing solely on the achievements of modern African Americans.