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43. Sarah Walker is famously known as:
The first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize
Madame C.J. Walker, a successful entrepreneur
The first African American woman to fly in space
The first African American woman to serve in Congress
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21. Aretha Franklin was known as the "Queen of":
Soul
Blues
Jazz
Country
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34. Malcolm X is known for his work in:
Civil rights
Environmentalism
Education
Women's rights
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3. Benjamin Banneker is best known for which of the following achievements?
Becoming the first African American astronaut
Building America’s first clock
Leading the Underground Railroad
Writing the Declaration of Independence
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42. Percy L. Julian is recognized for his work in:
Physics
Engineering
Chemistry
Biology
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4. Mae Carol Jemison made history in 1992 by:
Being the first African American woman to visit space
Becoming the first African American woman to serve in Congress
Winning the Nobel Peace Prize
Leading a civil rights movement
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41. Dorothy Johnson Vaughan contributed to which field?
Agriculture
Mathematics and computing
Medicine
Literature
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35. Nelson Mandela's autobiography is titled:
Dreams from My Father
A Promised Land
The Audacity of Hope
The Long Walk to Freedom
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37. Gill Scott Heron is known for his contributions to:
Jazz music
Rock music
Classical music
Spoken word poetry
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11. Raphael Warnock is notable for being:
The first Black mayor of Atlanta
The first Black governor of a Southern state
The first Black senator from Georgia
The first African American senator from Illinois
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49. Muhammad Ali was known for his:
Political activism
Achievements in boxing and civil rights
Work as a civil rights lawyer
Contributions to jazz music
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25. Harriet Tubman is famous for her role in:
The Civil War
The women's suffrage movement
The Underground Railroad
The abolition of slavery
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46. Colin Kaepernick is known for his activism in:
Healthcare access
Education reform
Racial equality
Environmentalism
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33. Trevor Noah's book "Born a Crime" discusses:
His career in comedy
His childhood in apartheid South Africa
His views on politics
His experiences in the U.S.
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30. Barack and Michelle Obama are both:
Scientists
Published authors
Athletes
Musicians
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31. James Baldwin is known for his contributions to:
Literature
Music
Science
Politics
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39. Langston Hughes is associated with which cultural movement?
The Romantic Era
The Civil Rights Movement
The Beat Generation
The Harlem Renaissance
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22. James Brown is often referred to as:
The Godfather of Soul
The Father of Jazz
The King of Rock
The Prince of Pop
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45. Edward Bouchet was the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
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23. What is the significance of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
It was a protest against school segregation
It marked the beginning of the women's suffrage movement
It was a pivotal event in the Civil Rights Movement
It was a celebration of African American culture
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13. Cori Bush is known for her advocacy in which area?
Criminal justice reform
Economic development
Healthcare access
Environmental justice
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5. Nelson Mandela is known for:
His role in the American Civil Rights Movement
Serving as the first black president of South Africa
Founding the NAACP
His work as a musician
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36. Nikki Giovanni is recognized as a:
Politician
Poet and essayist
Civil rights activist
Scientist
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20. Louis Armstrong is best remembered for his contributions to:
Rock and roll
Jazz
Classical music
Hip hop
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29. Booker T. Washington founded which institution?
Harvard University
Tuskegee University
Spelman College
Howard University
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10. Ursula Burns is recognized for being:
The first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize
The first African American woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company
The first African American woman to serve in the military
The first African American woman to fly in space
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38. Frederick Douglass was a prominent figure in:
The labor movement
The environmental movement
The suffrage movement
The abolitionist movement
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26. What did Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat symbolize?
The importance of voting
The need for economic reform
The fight for women's rights
The struggle against racial segregation
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18. Kehinde Wiley is famous for:
His sculptures addressing social justice
His photography
His portraits that feature powerful historical figures
His neo-colonialism graffiti art
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47. Willie O’Ree broke barriers in which sport?
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Hockey
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16. Carter G. Woodson is known as the:
First African American to win a Pulitzer Prize
Founder of the NAACP
First Black president of the United States
Father of Black History
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24. Martin Luther King Jr. is best known for:
His speeches advocating for civil rights
His role in the abolition of slavery
His presidency
His work in education reform
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9. Kamala Harris holds the distinction of being:
The first woman in Congress
The first female president of the United States
The first woman to run for president
The first African American and Asian American vice president
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44. Marie M. Daly is known for being the first African American woman to:
Become a CEO of a Fortune 500 company
Win a Nobel Prize
Serve on the Supreme Court
Earn a Ph.D. in chemistry
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14. Alicia Boler Davis made history at Amazon by:
Joining the executive team at Amazon
Being the first Black woman to run a manufacturing plant
Becoming the first Black woman to be a CEO
Leading a major product launch
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12. What historic achievement did Rashida Jones accomplish in 2021?
She was elected to Congress
She became the first Black woman to lead a cable news network
She published a bestselling book
She won an Emmy Award
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15. Sydney Barber is recognized for being:
The first Black woman to win a Nobel Prize
The first Black woman brigade commander at the U.S. Naval Academy
The first Black woman to fly in space
The first Black woman to serve in Congress
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19. Yinka Shonibare's artwork primarily focuses on:
Abstract concepts
Cultural identity and colonialism
Landscape painting
Historical events
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6. What was the main purpose of Apartheid in South Africa?
To establish racial segregation
To create economic opportunities for all
To promote racial equality
To unite different races
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7. Jesse Jackson is known for his work in which area?
Education reform
Sports
Civil rights activism
Environmental issues
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32. Maya Angelou is best known for her autobiographical work:
Go Tell It on the Mountain
Their Eyes Were Watching God
The Color Purple
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
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17. Jean-Michel Basquiat rose to fame in which field?
Sports
Literature
Visual arts
Music
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27. Benjamin O. Davis Jr. was notable for being:
The first African American pilot
The first African American to win a Nobel Prize
The first African American general in the U.S. Army
The first African American to serve in Congress
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28. Thurgood Marshall is best known for:
His role in the abolitionist movement
His work as a civil rights activist
His contributions to education
Being the first African American Supreme Court Justice
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50. Arthur Ashe is notable for being:
The first African American to coach a major sports team
The first African American to win a major tennis title
The first African American to win a gold medal in the Olympics
The first African American to serve on the Supreme Court
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2. What significant action did Claudette Colvin take at the age of 15?
She founded the NAACP
She organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
She refused to give up her bus seat to a white person
She became the first black woman to fly in space
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8. Barack Obama made history as:
The first African American president of the United States
The first African American senator from Georgia
The first African American astronaut
The first African American Supreme Court Justice
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48. Jackie Robinson is best known for:
His contributions to basketball
Winning a gold medal in the Olympics
Breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball
Being the first African American in the NFL
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1. Who was the first African American woman elected to Congress?
Shirley Chisholm
Kamala Harris
Rosa Parks
Mae Jemison
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40. George Washington Carver is known for his work with:
Cotton
Peanuts
Corn
Wheat
