2020 Black Facts Game

This ship is famous for being overthrown by enslaved Africans, who were later vindicated by the US Supreme Court in 1841

Name the pharaoh responsible for building the Great Pyramid at Giza.

This queen's life is featured on exhibit in St. Louis, Missouri museum until March 29, 2020.

What is the name of the instrument pictured here?

Malcolm X encouraged black Americans to protect themselves "By Any Means Necessary."

In 2008 who became the first United States president apparently of African descent?

This African American artist is associated with a famous dance known as "the moonwalk."

He was the emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. Rastafarians also believe he was the 2nd coming of Christ.

What is the name of the 19^th and newest museum of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC? 

This 2018 movie is the highest grossing film by a black director . 

How many countries are in Africa?

What is the name of the African comb designed specifically for natural African hair? 

What group was famous for their free breakfast program & for promoting armed resistance against police brutality?

Shekem ur Shekem Ra Un Nefer Amen I was formally acknowledged as a co-ruler of what African nation in 1982?

What science made it possible for Egypt to rise to the height of civilization? 

Who led the Ashanti rebellion in Ghana known as “The War of the Golden Stool”, dating from March to September 1900? 

In what year did the National Museum of African American history (NMAAH) first open its doors?

Based on its number of square miles, Africa is the largest continent in the world.

What is the name for writing found on temples & public monuments in Egypt, characterized by pictures sculpted in stone?

In 1791 he helped survey the land and complete plans to develop the District of Columbia, capital of the United States.

What country is the origin of capoeira?

This freedom fighter liberated 300 enslaved African Americans & became known as “Moses” on the Underground Railroad.

Name this civilization, which built the largest stone structure in pre-colonial Southern Africa.

She is often recognized as the first important female ruler in history.

Evidence suggests black people from this civilization brought Kundalini Yoga into the world.

Located in Africa, what is the name of the longest river in the world?

He stated “Education is the passport for the future for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."

Traditionally, a talking drum is used to:

She is credited for bringing Caribbean and African influences to a European-dominated dance world.

What caused the War of the Golden Stool?