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