Black History Month

Question 1

Many protesters were attacked during the Selma to Montgomery march. What was that day called?

Accepted Answer

Bloody Sunday

Question 2

What year was February officially recognized as Black History Month in Canada?

Accepted Answer

1995

Question 3

A very famous march took place in 1965, which city did it start from?

Accepted Answer

Selma

Question 4

When did USA first recognize February as Black History Month?

Accepted Answer

1976

Question 5

What does HBCU stand for?

Accepted Answer

Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Question 6

Who was the first African-American to win an Emmy for "Best Actress in a Drama"?

Accepted Answer

Viola Davis

Question 7

Who was the first African-American woman to become First Lady of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Michelle Obama

Question 8

What year is widely regarded as the end of apartheid in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

1994

Question 9

What year did the Civil War commence in America?

Accepted Answer

1861

Question 10

Pictured below, who is often referred to as "The Father of Black History"?

Accepted Answer

Carter G Woodson

Question 11

How many slaves were successfully able to escape to freedom using the Underground Railroad?

Accepted Answer

50,000

Question 12

What year did the first African-American woman win the Academy award for "Best Actress"

Accepted Answer

2001

Question 13

What year did the Voting Rights Act become law?

Accepted Answer

1965

Question 14

There are 105 HBCU in the USA. Which of the following is one of them?

Accepted Answer

Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Wilberforce University, Spelman College

Question 15

What is the name of the first black major league baseball player?

Accepted Answer

Jackie Robinson

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