Benjamin Banneker's Life and Achievements

The video explores the life and achievements of Benjamin Banneker, a notable figure in American history. Born in 1731, Banneker was a self-taught inventor and astronomer. He built the first wooden clock in America and contributed to the Revolutionary War by providing food to the Continental Army. Banneker is recognized as the first African-American astronomer and published a widely praised almanac. He also advocated for the abolition of slavery and challenged Thomas Jefferson on his views. Banneker helped map Washington, D.C., and his legacy endures despite the loss of his works in a fire.

Which of the following was NOT one of Benjamin Banneker's achievements?

• Leading the Continental Army

• Mapping the borders of Washington, D.C.

• Publishing an almanac

• Inventing a wooden clock

What was unique about the clock Benjamin Banneker built?

• It was a pocket watch

• It was made entirely of metal

• It was the first of its kind in America

• It was powered by water

How did Banneker contribute to the Revolutionary War effort?

• By fighting in the war

• By designing weapons

• By writing war strategies

• By providing food from his farm

What was a significant engineering achievement by Banneker on his farm?

• Constructing a barn

• Creating an irrigation system

• Building a windmill

• Designing a plow

What was Banneker recognized as the first African-American to achieve?

• Engineer

• Astronomer

• Politician

• Doctor

What did Banneker's almanacs include besides astronomical data?

• Weather forecasts

• Abolitionist materials

• Agricultural tips

• Poetry

Who did Banneker challenge in his writings regarding views on enslavement?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

What was one of the key themes Banneker promoted in his almanacs?

• Political reform

• End of enslavement

• Economic growth

• Religious freedom

What was Banneker's role in the development of Washington, D.C.?

• He designed the White House

• He was the first mayor

• He surveyed and mapped the city

• He built the Capitol

What happened to Banneker's work and inventions after his death?

• They were sold at an auction

• They were preserved in a museum

• They were lost in a fire

• They were donated to a university