Black History

Question 1

When were African slaves first brought to America

Accepted Answer

1619

Question 2

Malcom X's real name is Malcom X

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Which city is known as the birthplace of Hip Hop

Accepted Answer

The Bronx, New York

Question 4

Who was the first artist to win 8 Grammys in one night

Accepted Answer

Michael Jackson, 1983

Question 5

Who was the first person to resist giving up their bus seat during the civil rights movement

Accepted Answer

Claudette Colvin

Question 6

When was the Sandia Prep BSU Founded

Accepted Answer

January 2020

Question 7

There is NOT a difference between African American, Africans, and Caribbean-Americans

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

What events lead up to the BLM protests during the summer of 2020

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 9

How old was Naomi Osaka when she defeated Serena Williams in the 2018 US open

Accepted Answer

20

Question 10

Before it became Black History Month, what was the observance of Black History called

Accepted Answer

Negro History Week

Question 11

Who was the first African American to play major league baseball and what was his number

Accepted Answer

Jackie Robinson, 42

Question 12

Which civil rights activist was assassinated

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 13

Taraji P. Henson plays Katherine G. Johnson in the movie Hidden Figures what was Johnson known for

Accepted Answer

Her calculations helped NASA's space program

Question 14

The origins of cornrows (braids) goes back to slaves braiding maps/ routes into their hair during slavery

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

How many historically Black Colleges and universities (HBCUs) are there

Accepted Answer

107

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