The Black Curriculum: Legacies - Black British Pioneers

Question 1

Before becoming the first Black professional female footballer in England, Emma Clarke worked in a ___________.

Accepted Answer

sweet shop

Question 2

Black jazz band, the Southern Syncopated Orchestra, performed for King George V. Which instrument are they not playing?

Accepted Answer

flute

Question 3

Ronald Moody was one of the first Black British artists to exhibit internationally. What type of artist was he?

Accepted Answer

sculptor

Question 4

After he was rejected by the army for being Black, John Alcindor worked with the _______ Cross during WWI.

Accepted Answer

Red

Question 5

Viv Anderson was one of the first Black men to represent England in which sport?

Accepted Answer

football

Question 6

Black actor Daniel Kaluuya won the Academy Award (Oscar) and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in 2021.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

When representing Britain at the 2004 Paralympic Games, Ade Adepitan won a bronze medal in which sport?

Accepted Answer

wheelchair basketball

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