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Black History Month Trivia Celebration
Black History Month Trivia Celebration
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1
Katherine Johnson's NASA calculations were used to do what?
Replace computers entirely
Verify computer calculations and develop backup procedures
Train astronauts
Design spacecraft
2
Who was the first Black woman to publish a newspaper in North America?
Mary Ann Shadd
Gloria Baylis
Rosemary Brown
Jennifer Hodge
3
What rapper became the first hip-hop artist to win a Pulitzer Prize (2018) for their album
DAMN.
?
J. Cole
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
Jay-Z
4
Madam C.J. Walker is known as the first Black self-made millionaire. What product led to her success?
Hair grower
Caller ID
None of the above
The ironing board
5
Who broke the NHL’s colour barrier in 1958 as the first Black player in the league, debuting with the Boston Bruins?
Paul "Sharp Skates" Riley
Willie O’Ree
Bobby Orr
P.K. Subban
6
Which Canadian civil rights pioneer appears on the Canadian $10 bill?
Mary Ann Shadd
Jean Augustine
Viola Desmond
Rosemary Brown
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What was Mary Ann Shadd's newspaper called?
Black Chronicle
Voice of the Fugitive
Atlantic Advocate
Provincial Freeman
8
Jordan Peele was the first Black director to win Best Original Screenplay for what horror film?
Nope
Us
Get Out
Nosferatu
9
Dr. Mae Jemison is famous for being the first Black woman in space. What other achievements are part of her career?
All of the above
Earned an MD and practiced as a physician
Served as a Peace Corps Medical Officer
Founded a group to improve healthcare technology in developing nations
10
Who was the first Black author to win a Nobel Prize in Literature (1986), celebrated for novels like Song of Solomon?
Langston Hughes
Toni Morrison
Maya Angelou
Ta-Nehisi Coates
11
The theme of Black History Month changes annually in Canada, focusing on specific aspects of Black culture/history.
True
False
12
Before
Black Panther
, what was the highest-grossing film led by a Black director?
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Straight Outta Compton
The Help
Othello
13
What is the name of Michelle Obama's debut memoir?
Becoming
Rising
Just As I Am
Dreams From My Father
14
True or False: Angela James led the Canadian women's hockey team to four world championships.
False
True
15
In 1872, which Canadian inventor created the "oil-drip cup"?
Elijah McCoy
William Hubbard
Charles Roman
Anderson Abbott
16
Where does Ime Archibong work as one of the highest-ranking Black executives?
Blackberry
Amazon
Meta
Google
17
Lawrence Hill is known for writing "The Book of Negroes"
False
True
18
What was Kemeel Azan known for in Toronto?
Operating multiple salons
Both A and B
Hair care for Black women
Neither
19
What did Kimberly Bryant establish?
Code Academy
Women in Tech
Black Girls Code
Tech Future
20
Which of the following actresses is an EGOT recipient? (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony)
Angela Bassett
Octavia Spencer
Whoopi Goldberg
Queen Latifah
21
Which immunologist led the team that developed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine?
Dr. Oz
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Dr. Sarah Gilbert
Dr. Katalin Karikó
22
Mark Dean is a computer engineer who co-developed the first personal computer. He also contributed to all EXCEPT:
The Industry Standard Architecture bus
First gigahertz chip
Colour PC monitors
Social media platforms
23
Bonus round! What was Muhammad Ali's nickname?
The Butterfly
The Fridge
The Greatest
The Mook
24
Which sprinter made history by becoming the only athlete to win the 100m and 200m gold medals at 3 consecutive Olympics?
Justin Gatlin
Asafa Powell
Yohan Blake
Usain Bolt
25
True or False: Muhammad Ali was the first and only boxer to win the lineal heavyweight championship three times.
True
False
26
Who is the most decorated American Olympic gymnast of all time?
Nastia Liukin
Shannon Miller
Simone Biles
Mary Lou Retton
