Black History Quiz

Who is Carter G. Woodson?

• Carter G. Woodson is known as the 'Father of World History'.
• Carter G. Woodson is known as the 'Father of Black History'.
• Carter G. Woodson is known as the 'Father of American History'.

Marie Van Brittan Brown

• Marie Van Britton Brown was a professional athlete who broke records in track and field.
• Marie Van Britton Brown was a renowned fashion designer who revolutionized the industry.
• Marie Van Britton Brown was an African-American inventor who created the first home security system in 1966.

How many books and articles did Carter G. Woodson author?

• 1. 1900 books and dozens of articles.

• 1. 19 books and dozens of articles.

• 1. 19 books and hundreds of articles.

Morgan's first invention was a fastener for what?

• 1. Sewing machines

• Gas Masks

• 1. Steam machines

What did Carter G. Woodson do 1926?

•  Woodson founded Civil War History Week which later turned into Negro History Month

  
  

•  Woodson founded Negro History Week which later turned into Black History Month

  
  

•  Woodson got a patent for Black History Month
  

What have African Americans overcome?

• Terrible lies and stereotypes to achieve great success.

• The truth that they were not great thinkers.

• Terrible lies and stereotypes and they could not achieve success.

Garret Morgan’s invention stopped traffic in all directions to do what?

• Give pedestrians a chance to run through the intersection.

  
  

• Give drivers a chance to stop or get through the highways.

  
  

• Give drivers a chance to stop or get through the intersection.

  
  

Another of Garret Morgan’s inventions was the smoke hood, later called what?

• Electric Mask

• Gas Mask

• Gas Mesk

Frederick McKinley Jones

• Frederick McKinley Jones was a famous painter known for his abstract art.
• Frederick McKinley Jones was a professional athlete who excelled in basketball.
• Frederick McKinley Jones was a renowned chef credited with inventing a popular dessert.
• Frederick McKinley Jones was an African-American inventor known for inventing the first automatic refrigeration system for long-haul trucks.

How many patents did Frederick McKinley Jones receive?

• Less than 10
• Around 30
• Over 100
• Over 60