African American History Quiz #2

What state was the first Maroon (Free Black) community ever created in the United States?

• Florida
• Alabama
• Georgia
• Louisiana

What is the name of the forced migration of Africans to the United States, South American, and Caribbean Islands?

• Middle Passage
• Transatlantic Slave Trade
• Colonial Trade Routes
• African Diaspora

What was the name of the type of songs sung by African Americans during slavery?

• Negro Spirituals

• Folk Songs
• Hymns
• Ballads

How were Black Americans disadvantaged in the education system?

• Black Americans had access to advanced placement courses.
• Black Americans were disadvantaged by segregation, underfunded schools, and discriminatory practices in the education system.
• All schools were integrated and had the same resources.
• Black Americans received equal funding as white students.

Who led the largest March on Washington and what year did it occur?

• John Lewis, 1970
• Martin Luther King Jr., 1963
• Rosa Parks, 1960
• Malcolm X, 1965

Which pioneer of the Black Arts Movement was from Newark, NJ?

• James Baldwin
• Amiri Baraka
• Zora Neale Hurston
• Langston Hughes

Who was the leader if the Haitian Revolution?

• Alexandre Pétion
• Henri Christophe
• Toussaint Louverture
• Jean-Jacques Dessalines

Which 20th century black entrepreneur showcased Black excellence through her hair products?

• Oprah Winfrey
• Rihanna
• Beyoncé
• Madam C.J. Walker

Which Two Religions Were Combined From Ancient Africa ?

• Islam and Buddhism
• Hinduism and Judaism
• Voodun and Christianity

• Sikhism and Taoism

What was the first African American religious denomination established within the United States?

• United Methodist Church
• National Baptist Convention
• African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME)
• Church of God in Christ