Black History Quiz Bowl Practice

Question 1

Dorie Miller responded quickly during what attack, making him the first American hero of WWII?

Accepted Answer

Pearl Harbor

Question 2

Who is know as the Queen of Soul?

Accepted Answer

Aretha Franklin

Question 3

Who starred in the TV Series "The Jefferson"?

Accepted Answer

Sherman Hemsley

Question 4

Who is the NFL's all-time career rushing leader?

Accepted Answer

Walter Payton

Question 5

What notable scientist, astronomer, & inventor was commissioned to help layout Washington, DC?

Accepted Answer

Benjamin Banneker

Question 6

What position did Doug Williams play in the 1988 Super Bowl?

Accepted Answer

Quarterback

Question 7

Who authored the book Roots?

Accepted Answer

Alex Haley

Question 8

Who wrote the famous song, 'Say It Loud I'm Black & Proud?

Accepted Answer

James Brown

Question 9

What was the name of the first black Greek fraternity for college students?

Accepted Answer

Alpha Phi Alpha

Question 10

Who was the first African American woman to win an Academy Award?

Accepted Answer

Hattie McDaniel

Question 11

Who wrote The Autobiography of Malcolm X?

Accepted Answer

Alex Haley

Question 12

Matthew Henson was famous for _______.

Accepted Answer

Reaching the North Pole first

Question 13

What group is comprised of Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson?

Accepted Answer

The Supremes

Question 14

What was the name of Marcus Garvey's shipping company - owned and operated entirely by blacks?

Accepted Answer

A Black Star Line

Question 15

B.B. King is known for what they of music?

Accepted Answer

Blues

Question 16

Who was the first African American to head the Center for Disease Control?

Accepted Answer

David Satcher

Questions 16