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Black History Month: Week 1 Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Let's celebrate Black History. This week, our class focused on the following three (3) black history makers:

a)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

b)

Diahann Carroll

c)

Garrett A. Morgan

d)

Hank Aaron

e)

All of the above, except Hank Aaron

2.

Of the three historical figures we focused on this week, which one is an inventor?

a)

Diahann Carroll

b)

Garrett A. Morgan

c)

Dr. Martin Luther King

3.

Garrett A. Morgan is responsible for which of these inventions?

a)

Traffic light, gas mask

b)

Traffic light, cars

c)

Gas mask, stop sign

4.

Garrett A. Morgan's gas mask and traffic signal

a)

helped people breathe

b)

helped people stay safe

c)

prevented traffic accidents

d)

were called safety hoods

5.

How was life MOST likely different after traffic signals were invented?

a)

There were fewer cars.

b)

There were fewer carriages.

c)

There were fewer accidents.

d)

There were fewer streets.

6.

How did Garrett A. Morgan get the idea for inventing a traffic signal?

a)

He really liked automobiles and developed an early interest in them

b)

City streets were congested with traffic

c)

He wanted to help people stay safe

d)

All of the above

7.

Which word below means: made a new thing that did not exist before

a)

invented

b)

design

c)

products

d)

instrument

e)

powerful

8.

What was Martin Luther King fighting for?

a)

Food

b)

Friends

c)

Civil rights

d)

Peace

9.

In "Our Friend Martin," certain areas were segregated, or for White's Only. Define segregate.

a)

integrate

b)

separate

c)

unite

d)

combine

10.

What kind of marches did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lead?

a)

large

b)

mad

c)

peaceful

11.

_____________ believed that everyone should have the same rights and opportunities.

a)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

b)

Donald Trump

c)

LeBron James

12.

In "Our Friend Martin," the train conductor wanted to separate Randy, Myles, and Dr. Martin Luther King because of their race. This is called:

a)

discrimination

b)

segregation

c)

civil rights

13.

The rights that all people have are called ___________.

a)

protest

b)

Civil Rights Movement

c)

civil rights

14.

To treat a person or group unfairly because of age, gender, or skin color is called _____________.

a)

segregation

b)

discrimination

c)

protest

15.

____________means to disagree strongly.

a)

civil rights

b)

boycott

c)

protest

16.

In "Our Friend Martin," which of the following students was a bully __________.

a)

Myles

b)

Maria

c)

Kyle

d)

Randy

17.
Which sentence about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is FALSE?
a)
He believed that people of all races should have the same rights.
b)
He spoke with government leaders to help make changes to laws.
c)
He organized marches, boycotts, and sit-ins around the country.
d)
He thought violent protests were the only way to get equal rights.
18.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. worked to end segregation through CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE, such as sit-ins. What is CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE?

a)

assassinating leaders for their beliefs

b)

protesting in non-violent, peaceful ways

c)

arresting people for not following laws

d)

gathering information to write a story

19.
What did Martin think was the BEST way to fight hate?
a)
with hate
b)
with armies
c)
with freedom
d)
with love
20.

In "Our Friend Martin," which sport did Dr. Martin Luther King and Myles enjoy?

a)

racquetball

b)

basketball

c)

football

d)

baseball

21.

In "Our Friend Martin," why were people mean to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Myles?

a)

They were boys.

b)

They were African Americans.

22.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wanted ___________________.

a)

people to care for animals

b)

people of all colors to be treated the same and to be able to be friends.

c)

everyone to be separated by the color of their skin

23.

Civil Rights is the right for ALL people to have freedom and ________________.

a)

equal opportunities

b)

food

c)

a fancy car

24.

Diahann Carroll was a famous actress, singer, model, and activist. In our Black History room this week, which of these talents was shown?

a)

Actress

b)

Singer

c)

Activist

d)

Model

25.

Which is true about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?

a)

He never learned to read.

b)

He was shy and did not like to speak in front of people.

c)

He graduated high school at age 15.

26.

In "Our Friend Martin," as a student, Myles was:

a)

failing

b)

interested in baseball, not on his grades

c)

being bullied

d)

all of the above

27.

Who or what caused Myles to become more interested in school?

(a)  

28.

Which of the following ideas were discussed in "Our Friend Myles"?

a)

One person can make a difference

b)

Love casts out fear

c)

School is important for one's success

d)

Deal peacefully with all men

e)

All of the above

29.

BONUS QUESTION: Garrett A. Morgan sold the patent for his three-way traffic signal to General Electric for how much?

(a)  

30.

Which quiz software do you like best, Kahoot! or Quizizz?

a)

Kahoot!

b)

Quizizz