Exploring Black History Month Basics

Who is credited with the creation of Black History Month?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Carter G. Woodson

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

In which year was Black History Month first officially recognized in the United States?

• 1926

• 1965

• 1976

• 1980

Which event is considered a significant milestone in the Civil Rights Movement?

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The March on Washington

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Louisiana Purchase

What was the primary focus of the Civil Rights Movement?

• Economic reform

• Women's suffrage

• Racial equality

• Environmental protection

Which African American cultural contribution is known for its influence on music worldwide?

• Jazz

• Ballet

• Opera

• Classical music

Who was the first African American to win a Nobel Peace Prize?

• Nelson Mandela

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Barack Obama

• Ralph Bunche

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What is the significance of the Harlem Renaissance?

• It was a political movement for African American voting rights.

• It was a cultural revival of African American music, art, and literature.

• It was a military campaign during the Civil War.

• It was a scientific breakthrough in agriculture.

Which landmark legislation was passed in 1964 to end segregation in public places?

• The Voting Rights Act

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Fair Housing Act

• The Social Security Act

Who was the first African American woman to travel in space?

• Mae Jemison

• Katherine Johnson

• Dorothy Vaughan

• Mary Jackson