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National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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To be done as a pre trip discussion for visiting this museum
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1
Which of the following was NOT a goal of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom?
End to segregation
Voting rights for all
Immediate end to slavery
Equal rights for African Americans
2
What is one ongoing challenge faced by the African American community?
All of the above
Economic inequality
Racial bias in the justice system
Lack of access to quality education
3
The Underground Railroad was an actual railroad with trains that carried enslaved people to freedom.
False
True
4
Which civil rights leader gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech?
Malcolm X
Rosa Parks
W.E.B. Du Bois
Martin Luther King Jr.
5
Which of the following is an example of resistance by enslaved people?
Both singing spirituals and planning rebellions
Working hard in the fields
Planning rebellions
Singing spirituals
6
Why were enslaved Africans' names often changed?
To erase their identities and connection to their heritage
To give them new, Christian names
To make them easier for slave owners to pronounce
To make them feel more like part of the slave owner's family
7
Which African American woman was the first to travel to space?
Oprah Winfrey
Bessie Coleman
Katherine Johnson
Mae Jemison
8
Jim Crow laws were designed to:
Protect the rights of African Americans
Help African Americans gain access to education
Promote equality between races
Enforce racial segregation and discrimination
9
The Middle Passage refers to:
The trade route between Africa and Asia
The journey of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic
The voyage of European explorers to Africa
The Underground Railroad
10
What role did quilts sometimes play in the Underground Railroad?
They were sold to raise money for abolitionists
They were used as blankets for long journeys
They were given as rewards to those who escaped
They contained secret messages to guide enslaved people
11
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play which professional sport at the highest level?
Baseball
Football
Tennis
Basketball
12
Racial inequality is no longer a problem in the United States.
False
True
13
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the newest Smithsonian museum.
False
True
14
The March on Washington took place in the 1960s.
True
False
15
Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
False
True
16
Which African American scientist improved peanut farming and developed hundreds of products from peanuts?
George Washington Carver
Benjamin Banneker
Katherine Johnson
Mae Jemison
17
Hip-hop music started in the 2000s.
False
True
18
The Civil Rights Movement only took place in the 1960s.
False
True
19
What is the main focus of the National Museum of African American History and Culture?
The contributions and experiences of African Americans
The history of sports in America
The geography of Africa
The history of all American presidents
20
When does Juneteenth fall?
July 4th
June 1st
May 4th
June 19th
21
The Harlem Renaissance was a movement that celebrated African American culture through art, music, and literature.
False
True
22
The Emancipation Proclamation declared:
All enslaved people in the United States were free
African Americans were granted citizenship
Enslaved people in Confederate states were free
The Civil War was over
23
Which music genre was created by African Americans and influenced rock and pop music?
Jazz
Opera
Classical
Country
24
Which famous African American helped over 70 enslaved people escape through the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
Booker T. Washington
Frederick Douglass
Sojourner Truth
25
African American inventors have made contributions to fields such as medicine, transportation, and technology.
False
True
26
Which of these African American authors wrote "The Hate U Give," a book about race and activism?
Langston Hughes
Angie Thomas
Maya Angelou
Toni Morrison
27
What was the role of a Griot in West African societies?
Storyteller
Warrior
Farmer
King
28
The museum contains exhibits on African American athletes, musicians, and artists.
True
False
29
What does the museum’s Contemplative Court provide for visitors?
A place for quiet reflection
A gift shop
A theater for movies
A sports exhibit
30
All enslaved people in the U.S. were freed immediately after the Emancipation Proclamation.
False
True
