Black History Month

Question 1

Who was the first African American woman to fly an airplane?

Accepted Answer

Bessie Coleman

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Halle Berry

Question 3

What is the Underground Railroad?

Accepted Answer

A network of secret routes that helped enslaved people escape to freedom

Question 4

What is Black History Month?

Accepted Answer

A month to learn about and celebrate the achievements of African Canadians

Question 5

Who is the famous African American woman who made history as a NASA astronaut and flew in space?

Accepted Answer

Mae Jemison

Question 6

Who was the first African American to play Major League Baseball ?

Accepted Answer

Jackie Robinson

Question 7

Which famous African American singer is known as the "Queen of Soul"?

Accepted Answer

Aretha Franklin

Question 8

When is Black History Month celebrated?

Accepted Answer

February

Question 9

What was Alma Thomas known for?

Accepted Answer

Being an artist

Question 10

What is the name of the African American singer who was famous for the song "What a Wonderful World"?

Accepted Answer

Louis Armstrong

Question 11

Who was the first African American president of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Barack Obama

Question 12

Who was the famous African American tennis player who won 23 Grand Slam singles titles?

Accepted Answer

Serena Williams

Question 13

Who was the first African American woman to become a millionaire?

Accepted Answer

Madame C.J. Walker

Question 14

Who was a famous conductor on the Underground Railroad, helping slaves escape to freedom?

Accepted Answer

Harriet Tubman

Question 15

Who was Rosa Parks?

Accepted Answer

A woman who stood up for equality by refusing to give up her seat on a bus

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