Black History Scientists and Inventors

Question 1

What Nigerian mathematician & supercomputer scientist is considered the Father of the Internet?

Accepted Answer

Philip Emeagwali

Question 2

She invented and patented the first home security system it included a microphone, panic button, and video cameras.

Accepted Answer

Marie Van Brittan Brown

Question 3

The first black ophthalmologist invented and holds the patient for a laser eye surgery procedure.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Patricia Bath

Question 4

Who did math, science, astronomy, surveyed Washington DC & published a yearly almanac 1791-1802

Accepted Answer

Benjamin Banneker

Question 5

Who created the 1st blood bank & discovered blood plasma type is the same despite 4 blood types

Accepted Answer

Charles Drew

Question 6

Who invented the safety helmet, gas mask, traffic signal & sold traffic signal invention @ $40K

Accepted Answer

Garrett Morgan

Question 7

She was one of the first reported black millionaires and invented a line of hair and cosmetic products

Accepted Answer

Madam CJ Walker

Question 8

She invented the first gas heating furnace used in many homes today.

Accepted Answer

Alice H. Parker

Question 9

Who invented the super soaker and built the “Linex” remote controlled robot?

Accepted Answer

Lonnie Johnson

Question 10

Who invented the portable ironing board, tire tread, lawn sprinkler & oiling machine:Real McCoy

Accepted Answer

Elijah McCoy

Question 11

Who performed the world's first successful open-heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Hale Williams

Question 12

Who was an Electrical Engineer PhD & co-invented the personal computer?

Accepted Answer

Mark Dean

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