Black History Month

Question 1

There were a number of ______ along the underground railroad called stations that hid slaves a they traveled north.

Accepted Answer

safe houses

Question 2

People who helped guide slaves to freedom in the Underground Railroad were called?

Accepted Answer

Conductors

Question 3

Why did Woodson choose the month of February?

Accepted Answer

It was the month that Frederick Douglass & Abraham Lincoln were born.

Question 4

Harriet helped free how many slaves?

Accepted Answer

300

Question 5

Why did Carter G. Woodson create Black History Week/Month?

Accepted Answer

He wanted people to know the history and contributions of African Americans

Question 6

What is Frederick Douglas known for?

Accepted Answer

As a former slave that became an advisor to the presidents

Question 7

Ruby Bridges had courage to make a change

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Jackie Robinson was in the Army?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Frederick Douglass learned to read in school.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

What year was the Association for the Study of African American Life and History founded?

Accepted Answer

1915

Question 11

What was Harriet's two nicknames?

Accepted Answer

Minty and Moses

Question 12

Who took Ruby to school everyday?

Accepted Answer

Federal Marshals

Question 13

Ruby had 30 classmates in her classroom.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Negro History week later became ______

Accepted Answer

Black History Month

Question 15

What does all of the people we've learned about during Black History Month have in common?

Accepted Answer

Brave

Question 16

What is Carter G. Woodson's nickname?

Accepted Answer

Father of Black History

Question 17

What did Frederick Douglass do during the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Fought for the rights of black soldiers

Question 18

Negro History Week was celebrated during the 3rd week in October

Accepted Answer

False

Question 19

Carter G Woodson was

Accepted Answer

African American

Question 20

What did Harriet follow to lead her to freedom?

Accepted Answer

the north star

Question 21

What did Frederick Douglass disguise himself as to escape slavery?

Accepted Answer

Sailor

Question 22

Harriet was brave to escape slavery and help others become free.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

Harriet Tubman was a slave.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

Carter G. Woodson was a teacher.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

Frederick Douglass was born in February

Accepted Answer

True

Question 26

Who was Ruby Bridges?

Accepted Answer

The first African- American student to go to an all white school.

Question 27

What Major League Baseball team did Jackie Robinson play for?

Accepted Answer

Brooklyn Dodgers

Question 28

Jackie Robinson had courage to make a change

Accepted Answer

True

Question 29

What was Jackie Robinson famous for?

Accepted Answer

The first African-American to play Major League Baseball

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