Carter G. Woodson Quiz

When was Carter G. Woodson born?

• December 19, 1875

• January 1, 1900

• March 15, 1880

• July 4, 1890

What did Carter G. Woodson found in February 1926?

• Black History Month

• Negro History Week

• African American Day

• History Scholars Week

What was the purpose of Negro History Week?

• To celebrate American independence

• To focus on Black people's contributions to civilization

• To promote global peace

• To encourage scientific research

What did Negro History Week later expand into?

• Black History Month

• African American Heritage Month

• Civil Rights Month

• Cultural Awareness Month

At what age did Carter G. Woodson enroll in high school?

• 15

• 18

• 20

• 25

Where did Woodson earn his doctorate?

• Yale University

• Harvard University

• Princeton University

• Stanford University

In what year did Woodson found the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History?

• 1910

• 1915

• 1920

• 1925

What was the original name of the journal Woodson edited in 1916?

• The Journal of African History

• The Journal of Negro History

• The Journal of American History

• The Journal of World History

Which university did Woodson serve as dean of the College of Liberal Arts?

• Harvard University

• Yale University

• Howard University

• Columbia University

What position did Woodson hold at West Virginia State College?

• President

• Dean

• Professor

• Chancellor