Black Lives Matter Quiz

The Black Lives Matter protests in May/June 2020 started because:

• A new law was passed.

• A major sports event was held.

• George Floyd was killed by a police officer.

• A local election took place.

On what date was George Floyd killed?

• May 25, 2020

• June 1, 2020

• April 15, 2020

• May 1, 2020

Which police officer knelt on George Floyd’s neck?

• Derek Chauvin

• Patrisse Cullors

• Alicia Garza

• A random patrol officer

Who is NOT one of the founders of the Black Lives Matter movement?

• Patrisse Cullors

• Alicia Garza

• Colin Kaepernick

• Opal Tometi

In which year was the Black Lives Matter movement created?

• 2020

• 2013

• 2018

• 2016

During his protest, what did Colin Kaepernick do instead of standing for the national anthem?

• He left the stadium.

• He made a public speech.

• He kneeled.

• He waved a flag.

The protests following George Floyd’s death were primarily about:

• Celebrating cultural festivals

• Demanding justice, equality, and an end to police violence

• Increasing taxes

• Supporting sports teams

Which of the following best describes how the protests were carried out?

• All protests were completely peaceful.

• All protests were violent.

• Some protests were peaceful, while others involved incidents of vandalism.

• The protests happened only online.

The video of George Floyd’s death showed him saying “I can’t breathe.”

• True

• False

The Black Lives Matter movement denounces police violence against all people.

• True

• False