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WorksheetsCarter G. Woodson Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
When was Carter G. Woodson born?
December 19, 1875
January 1, 1900
March 15, 1880
July 4, 1890
What did Carter G. Woodson found in February 1926?
Black History Month
Negro History Week
African American Day
History Scholars Week
What was the purpose of Negro History Week?
To celebrate American independence
To focus on Black people's contributions to civilization
To promote global peace
To encourage scientific research
What did Negro History Week later expand into?
Black History Month
African American Heritage Month
Civil Rights Month
Cultural Awareness Month
At what age did Carter G. Woodson enroll in high school?
15
18
20
25
Where did Woodson earn his doctorate?
Yale University
Harvard University
Princeton University
Stanford University
In what year did Woodson found the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History?
1910
1915
1920
1925
What was the original name of the journal Woodson edited in 1916?
The Journal of African History
The Journal of Negro History
The Journal of American History
The Journal of World History
Which university did Woodson serve as dean of the College of Liberal Arts?
Harvard University
Yale University
Howard University
Columbia University
What position did Woodson hold at West Virginia State College?
President
Dean
Professor
Chancellor
What was the focus of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History?
European history
Black history
Asian history
Native American history
What did Woodson notice about usual publishing outlets?
They were very interested in scholarly works on Black people
They rarely published scholarly works on Black people
They only published fiction
They focused on children's literature
What was the later name of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History?
Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Association for the Study of American History
Association for the Study of World History
Association for the Study of European History
What was Woodson's educational achievement in 1912?
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate
High school diploma
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Statue of a famous scientist
Statue of a historical figure
Statue of a businessman
Statue of a politician
Who was Carter G. Woodson? What did he do?
He protested against the integration of African Americans.
He founded Negro History Week in 1926.
He explored the world to stop the integration.
He was the co-founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History.
Why is February recognized as Black History Month?
It is the month of the Emancipation Proclamation.
It is the month of the birth of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.
It has the fewest number of days.
It was the month the Civil Rights Act was signed.
What was the main objective of Carter G. Woodson in creating It's Black History Month?
To ensure federal recognition of the achievements of African Americans.
To replace American history with African American history.
To promote the study of African American history and celebrate achievements.
To create a new public holiday.
During Black History Month, who is celebrated as the "Father of Black History"?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Malcolm X
Carter G. Woodson
Frederick Douglass
