*7th gr. BH Quiz Bowl Final Rd

Question 1

An all-white jury acquitted J.W. Milam and Roy Bryant for the murder of whom?

Accepted Answer

Emmett Till

Question 2

Sarah Goode was the first African American woman to receive a patent. What did she invent?

Accepted Answer

folding bed

Question 3

She was the first African American to publish her writings:

Accepted Answer

Phillis Wheatley

Question 4

In 1839, slaves on this ship took it over and sailed to long island, where they would eventually win freedom?

Accepted Answer

Amistad

Question 5

The first Black-owned radio station was based in this city:

Accepted Answer

Atlanta, GA

Questions 5