WorksheetsNewton Black History Quiz Bowl
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins
My name is Jackie Robinson, what year did I win Rookie of The Year
1948
1949
1938
1951
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?
Rosa Parks
Coretta Scott King
Alice Coachman
Alice Waters
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 ?
Stevie Wonder
Paul Williams
Duke Ellington
Nat King Cole
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 ?
Diana Ross
Ella Fitzgerald
Billie Holiday
Diana Shore
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 ?
Jim Brown
George Edward Alcorn
Ernie Davis
Gales Sayers
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?
Aretha Ross
Dionne Warwick
Aretha Franklin
Mary Wilson
My name is Simone Biles, some of my accomplishes are what?
First Black Woman to do a Back Flip.
The first to win three consecutive world all-around titles.
Win 40 Gold Medals.
Win 25 Silver Medals.
The World calls me The Greatest Fighter ever! I won the Heavyweight Championship Belt a Total of _ Times
6
2
4
3
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.
Maxine Waters
Nicole Bonaly
Nikka Anderson
Surya Bonaly
My name is Tiger Woods and the world considers me one if not the Best Golfer in History. How many Championships have I won?.
18
10.
15
13
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?
Quincy Jones
Denzel Washington
James Earl Jones
Mark Thompson
I am well known for my performance in the Berlin Olympics. Who am I, and how many medals have I won?
Jessie Owens, 5
James Jessie Owens, 3
Jessie Owens, 4
George Crumb, 4
Who am I and how many singles Grand Slams Women's Titles did I win ?
Vanessa Williams, 22
Venus Williams, 19
Serena Williams, 23
Selena Williams, 17
I was the first Black woman to win all four major North American entertainment awards (EGOT: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony).
Who Am I ?
Margaret Avery
Akosua Busia
Whoopi Goldberg
Corrina Jackson
Riperton perfected the whistle tone singing technique for years and was best known for her _-octave vocal range.?
7
3
5
1
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 ?
Louis Strong
Louis Parker
Louis Armstrong
Frederick Taylor
My name is Eartha Kitt, I played many roles on the big screen and television. Many remember my role as?
Batgirl
Tigress
Catwoman
Carla
Oprah Winfrey's TV show helped her to become the First Black Woman to become a ?
Millionaire
Trillionaire
Billionaire
Multi-Millionaire
My choreographic called Revelations is the most performed ballets in the world who am I ?
Richard Ailey
Myles Jenkins
Alvin Ailey
Thomas Jenkins
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 ?
Carol Smith
Betty Anderson
Linda Newman
Marian Anderson
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?
Chicago
Washington D.C.
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Many sports writers call me one of the greatest centers to play the game of Basketball who am I?
Wilt Chamberlain
Bill Lanier
Bill Russell
Bob McAdoo
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 ?
Detroit Red Wings
Boston Bruins
New Jersey Flames
Chicago Black Hawks
I was the first African American to host a Late Night Television Show who am I ?
Trevor Hall
Eddie Murphy
Arsenio Hall
Martin Hall
My name is LaVar Burton and many know me from Movies, Television, but to me, my greatest achievements is doing this show on PBS
Reading Circle
Read Time
Read Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
My name is Wendell Scott, I am the first Black American to compete in NASCAR during that time I raced in how many races ?
100
75
105
500
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?
Arthur Ashe
Artemis Fowl
Lebron James
Mike Tyson
At the 2016 Olympics, I was the first African American Female to win a Gold Medal in Swimming. Who am I?
Simone Biles
Raven Symone
Symone Styles
Simone Manuel
I currently hold the record for the most Grammys of All Time. How many do I have?
12
35
30
32
