Bermuda & Black History Quiz

Which Bermudian actress and activist was a trailblazer in British cinema?

• Oprah Winfrey

• Dame Lois Browne-Evans

• Earl Cameron

• Sidney Poitier

Which African American leader is known for advocating Black nationalism and self-determination?

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Malcolm X

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Harriet Tubman

Why is the study of Black history important?

• To recognize contributions of Black individuals

• To understand past injustices

• To promote equality

• All of the above

Gombey dancing in Bermuda is best described as:

• A form of resistance against oppression

• A modern-day hip-hop dance

• A colonial-era European tradition

• A military parade

Who founded Black History Month?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Carter G. Woodson

• Malcolm X

• Frederick Douglass

Which Bermudian woman wrote an autobiography that helped end slavery in the British Empire?

• Dame Lois Browne-Evans

• Mary Prince

• Rosa Parks

• Harriet Tubman

What year was slavery abolished in Bermuda?

• 1807

• 1834

• 1865

• 1901

Which Bermudian was the first Black Premier of Bermuda?

• Dame Lois Browne-Evans

• Dr. E. F. Gordon

• Sir Edward Richards

• Sir John Swan

Which Bermudian activist played a key role in fighting for universal suffrage?

• Gladys Morrell

• Earl Cameron

• Malcolm X

• Barack Obama

Which civil rights leader gave the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• Malcolm X

• Nelson Mandela

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Booker T. Washington