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Newton Black History Quiz Bowl

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

My name is Jackie Robinson, what year did I win Rookie of The Year

a)

1948

b)

1949

c)

1938

d)

1951

2.

At the Olympics in 1948, I high jumped over 5 feet 6 and 1/8 inches to become the First Black Woman to Win a Gold Medal who am I?

a)

Rosa Parks

b)

Coretta Scott King

c)

Alice Coachman

d)

Alice Waters

3.

My songs are considered some of the Best Songs in History and I was the first the Black American to host my own Television Show. Who am I ?

a)

Stevie Wonder

b)

Paul Williams

c)

Duke Ellington

d)

Nat King Cole

4.

I sold over 40 Million Albums, I performed before Kings and Queens of Europe and I also received The President's Medal of Honor. Who am I ?

a)

Diana Ross

b)

Ella Fitzgerald

c)

Billie Holiday

d)

Diana Shore

5.

As one of the greatest Running Backs to play the game, I was the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Who am I ?

a)

Jim Brown

b)

George Edward Alcorn

c)

Ernie Davis

d)

Gales Sayers

6.

I was nominated for a Grammy Award 44 times and was the award winner 18 times. Eleven of my albums were nominated, winning four times. Who am I?

a)

Aretha Ross

b)

Dionne Warwick

c)

Aretha Franklin

d)

Mary Wilson

7.

My name is Simone Biles, some of my accomplishes are what?

a)

First Black Woman to do a Back Flip.

b)

The first to win three consecutive world all-around titles.

c)

Win 40 Gold Medals.

d)

Win 25 Silver Medals.

8.

The World calls me The Greatest Fighter ever! I won the Heavyweight Championship Belt a Total of _ Times

a)

6

b)

2

c)

4

d)

3

9.

She became globally famous for being the only skater in history to do a backflip and land on one skate, a move now named after her.

a)

Maxine Waters

b)

Nicole Bonaly

c)

Nikka Anderson

d)

Surya Bonaly

10.

My name is Tiger Woods and the world considers me one if not the Best Golfer in History. How many Championships have I won?.

a)

18

b)

10.

c)

15

d)

13

11.

I have been known to lend my voice to character such as Darth Vader from Star Wars and Mufasa from Lion King. Who am I?

a)

Quincy Jones

b)

Denzel Washington

c)

James Earl Jones

d)

Mark Thompson

12.

I am well known for my performance in the Berlin Olympics. Who am I, and how many medals have I won?

a)

Jessie Owens, 5

b)

James Jessie Owens, 3

c)

Jessie Owens, 4

d)

George Crumb, 4

13.

Who am I and how many singles Grand Slams Women's Titles did I win ?

a)

Vanessa Williams, 22

b)

Venus Williams, 19

c)

Serena Williams, 23

d)

Selena Williams, 17

14.

I was the first Black woman to win all four major North American entertainment awards (EGOT: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony).

Who Am I ?

a)

Margaret Avery

b)

Akosua Busia

c)

Whoopi Goldberg

d)

Corrina Jackson

15.

Riperton perfected the whistle tone singing technique for years and was best known for her _-octave vocal range.?

a)

7

b)

3

c)

5

d)

1

16.

His trumpet playing revolutionized the world of music, and he became one of our century’s most recognized and best loved entertainers. You may know me for my son "What A Wonderful World", Who Am I ?

a)

Louis Strong

b)

Louis Parker

c)

Louis Armstrong

d)

Frederick Taylor

17.

My name is Eartha Kitt, I played many roles on the big screen and television. Many remember my role as?

a)

Batgirl

b)

Tigress

c)

Catwoman

d)

Carla

18.

Oprah Winfrey's TV show helped her to become the First Black Woman to become a ?

a)

Millionaire

b)

Trillionaire

c)

Billionaire

d)

Multi-Millionaire

19.

My choreographic called Revelations is the most performed ballets in the world who am I ?

a)

Richard Ailey

b)

Myles Jenkins

c)

Alvin Ailey

d)

Thomas Jenkins

20.

I was one of the most celebrated singers in the world and the first black soloist at the Metropolitan Opera in 1955 who am I ?

a)

Carol Smith

b)

Betty Anderson

c)

Linda Newman

d)

Marian Anderson

21.

My name is Jessie B. Blayton Sr. and I was the first African-American to own and operate a radio station, what city did I start in?

a)

Chicago

b)

Washington D.C.

c)

Atlanta

d)

Los Angeles

22.

Many sports writers call me one of the greatest centers to play the game of Basketball who am I?

a)

Wilt Chamberlain

b)

Bill Lanier

c)

Bill Russell

d)

Bob McAdoo

23.

My name is Willie O'Ree and I became the first Black Professional Hockey Player. What team did I play for my entire career for ?

a)

Detroit Red Wings

b)

Boston Bruins

c)

New Jersey Flames

d)

Chicago Black Hawks

24.

I was the first African American to host a Late Night Television Show who am I ?

a)

Trevor Hall

b)

Eddie Murphy

c)

Arsenio Hall

d)

Martin Hall

25.

My name is LaVar Burton and many know me from Movies, Television, but to me, my greatest achievements is doing this show on PBS

a)

Reading Circle

b)

Read Time

c)

Read Rainbow

d)

Reading Rainbow

26.

My name is Wendell Scott, I am the first Black American to compete in NASCAR during that time I raced in how many races ?

a)

100

b)

75

c)

105

d)

500

27.

He is the first (and remains the only) African American male tennis player to win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon singles titles. Who is he?

a)

Arthur Ashe

b)

Artemis Fowl

c)

Lebron James

d)

Mike Tyson

28.

At the 2016 Olympics, I was the first African American Female to win a Gold Medal in Swimming. Who am I?

a)

Simone Biles

b)

Raven Symone

c)

Symone Styles

d)

Simone Manuel

29.

I currently hold the record for the most Grammys of All Time. How many do I have?

a)

12

b)

35

c)

30

d)

32