Quiz on Benjamin Banneker

What was Benjamin Banneker primarily known for?

• Writing poetry

• Developing new farming techniques

• Creating almanacs and surveying land for Washington, D.C.

• Inventing the steam engine

Where was Benjamin Banneker born?

• Washington, D.C.

• Baltimore, Maryland

• Ellicott’s Mills, Maryland

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What major city's land did Banneker help survey?

• New York City

• Washington, D.C.

• Boston

• Chicago

What did Banneker build after studying the components of a watch?

• A) A telescope

• B) A wooden clock

• C) A printing press

• D) A compass

Fill in the blank: Benjamin Banneker was known for creating _______ and surveying land for Washington, D.C.

• poetry

• almanacs

• novels

• paintings

What happened to Banneker’s home on the day of his funeral?

• It was preserved as a museum

• It was destroyed in a fire

• It was taken over by the government

• It was sold to the Ellicott family

Banneker was known for creating almanacs and surveying land for which city?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Washington, D.C.

• Boston

Banneker was self-taught in many areas. Which of the following was he NOT self-taught in?

• Astronomy

• Mathematics

• Music

• Literature

Banneker challenged racial prejudices by advocating for what?

• Equality

• Segregation

• Discrimination

• Inequality