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WorksheetsBlack History Trivia
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which performing artist pictured in this photo sang "I'm Every Woman" with singer Chaka Khan?
a)
Celine Dion
b)
Whitney Houston
c)
Whoopi Goldberg
d)
Mae Jemison
2.
Which of the following did not lead to Whitney Houston's success as a singer?
a)
singing in church
b)
singing backup for Lou Rawls
c)
performing on Dancing with the Stars
d)
being discovered by Clive Davis
3.
This map includes the birthplace of the first African-American woman to be admitted into the astronaut training program. Who is she?
a)
Mae Jemison
b)
Whitney Houston
c)
Michelle Obama
d)
Neil Armstrong
4.
This gentleman was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in 1978. Who is he?
a)
Mae Jemison
b)
Neil Armstrong
c)
Ronald McNair
d)
Bill Cosby
5.
Which NFL player graduated from Fulton County's Westlake High School?
a)
Michael Jordan
b)
Matt Ryan
c)
Cam Newton
d)
Julio Jones
6.
Who was born in Atlanta, GA and wrote the famous "I Have a Dream" speech?
a)
Ronald McNair
b)
Ice Cube
c)
Barack Obama
d)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
7.
Which award did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. receive in 1964?
a)
Nobel Peace Prize
b)
Oscar
c)
Grammy
d)
Humanitarian
8.
"He became one of the most famous intellectuals of his time, advising presidents and lecturing to thousands on a range of causes, including women’s rights and Irish home rule."
What overall conclusion can we draw about Frederick Douglas from the text above?
What overall conclusion can we draw about Frederick Douglas from the text above?
a)
He liked to talk to presidents.
b)
His time was precious.
c)
He was dedicated to education and helping others.
d)
He loved to lecture.
9.
Which of the following persons was a civil rights lawyer and teacher before pursuing a political career?
a)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
b)
Ronald McNair
c)
Barack Obama
d)
Frederick Douglas
10.
Where was Barack Obama born?
a)
Atlanta, Georgia
b)
Honolulu, Hawaii
c)
Knoxville, TN
d)
San Diego, California
11.
Which NFL player became the first quarterback to throw 30 touchdowns in 2015?
a)
Michael Vick
b)
Cam Newton
c)
Peyton Manning
d)
Michael Jackson
12.
Which singer was married to Bobby Brown and starred in the "The Body Guard."
a)
Mary J. Blige
b)
Keisha Cole
c)
Whitney Houston
d)
Sarah Jacobs
13.
Which famous African-American wrote several autobiographies about his experiences with slavery.
a)
Lou Rawls
b)
Frederick Douglass
c)
Benjamin Banneker
d)
Clive Davis
14.
Which African-American woman flew into space with six other astronauts in 1992?
a)
Neil Armstrong
b)
Fannie Lou Hammer
c)
Frederick Douglass
d)
Mae Jemison
15.
Which African-American male played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
a)
Michael Jackson
b)
Frederick Douglass
c)
Martin Luther King Jr.
d)
Morris Chestnut
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