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Quiz about They Put the Black in Black History

They Put the Black in Black History Quiz

African Americans are an intregal part of United States history. Although at times many influential African Amercians are left out of history books these amazing people continue to pave the way for future generations.

A multiple-choice quiz by reek76. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
reek76

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
245,698

Updated
Apr 20 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Billie Holliday, also known as "Lady Day", was one of the greatest jazz musicians of the 20th century. She is best known for the song "God Bless the Child" and also "Strange Fruit". What was this 'strange fruit' a metaphor for? Hint

Perfomances by African Americans

Water melon

The lynching of African Americans

African American children

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1954, Brown vs the Board of Education demolished the legal basis of segregation in schools and public places. What was the name of the case that had originally put these practices in place? Hint

Washington vs Bush

Parker vs Funston

Jones vs Harrison

Plessy vs Ferguson

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Question 3 of 10

3. Beah Richards is one African American who changed America. She began acting in the 1950's and continued until she died in September 2000. She starred in the 1967 film "Guess Who is Coming to Dinner". She was nominated for the oscar for her perfomance. What was the name of her character? Hint

Mrs. Parker

Mrs. Prentice

Ms. Hayes

Mrs. Everly

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Question 4 of 10

4. Known as the "World's Greatest Gospel Singer", this artist was born in New Orleans on October 26, 1911. At the age of 16 she moved to Chicago where her gospel career would take off and change the sound of religous music everywhere. Who was she? Hint

Dinah Washington

Clara Ward

Mahalia Jackson

Marian Anderson

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first (male) black actor to win the Oscar for Best Actor? Hint

Denzel Washington

Sidney Poitier

Harry Belafonte

Bill Cosby

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Question 6 of 10

6. What author traced his roots back to Africa and wrote a book which inspired a television mini-series? Hint

Alex Haley

James Baldwin

Richard Wright

Langston Hughes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the entrepreneur who built her empire developing hair products for black women? Hint

Mrs. Maddie Cartwright

Sojourner Truth

Lucille McCovey

Madame C. J. Walker

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Question 8 of 10

8. What African American Negro League baseball player was known as the Black Babe Ruth? Hint

Buck Leonard

Josh Gibson

Satchel Page

Barry Bonds

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is the African-American woman who was "Sick and tired of being sick and tired"? Hint

Fanny Lou Hamer

Ida B. Wells

Rosa Parks

Mary McLeod Bethune

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Oakland, CA based group began in 1966 and practiced militant self defense of minority groups against the United States government? Hint

Students Nonviolent Committee

Brothers for Minority Defense

Rebels with Guns

Black Panther Party

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: The lynching of African Americans

Billie Holliday's life was made into a film in the 1972 entitled, "Lady Sings the Blues". The film featured Motown star Diana Ross of Diana Ross and the Supremes. Holliday's life story was depicted brilliantly and gave insight into her abuse of heroin. Holliday paved the way for many jazz, blues, gospel and rhythm and blues singers of future generations.

2. In 1954, Brown vs the Board of Education demolished the legal basis of segregation in schools and public places. What was the name of the case that had originally put these practices in place?

Answer: Plessy vs Ferguson

The Plessy decision set the precedent that "separate" facilities for blacks and whites were constitutional as long as they were "equal." The "separate but equal" doctrine was quickly extended to cover many areas of public life, such as restaurants, theaters, restrooms, and public schools. Not until 1954, in the equally important Brown v. Board of Education decision, would the "separate but equal" doctrine be struck down.

Answer: Mrs. Prentice

Richards also starred in the Oprah Winfrey's movie "Beloved" where she played the character Baby Suggs. She seemed to be type cast and always played the maid, mother or grandmother role.

Answer: Mahalia Jackson

From the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott until her death, Mahalia was very prominent in the Civil Rights Movement. Very close to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., she often performed at his rallies--even singing an old slave spiritual before his famous "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington in 1963. She also sang his favorite song "Precious Lord" at his funeral five years later.

5. Who was the first (male) black actor to win the Oscar for Best Actor?

Answer: Sidney Poitier

In 2001 Denzel Washington (for "Training Day") and Halle Berry (for "Monster's Ball") won the best actor and best actress Oscars - the first black actors to win since Poitier in 1964 for "Lilies of the Field".

6. What author traced his roots back to Africa and wrote a book which inspired a television mini-series?

Answer: Alex Haley

Roots was one of the most watched programs in TV History. It was a huge success for Haley.

7. Who was the entrepreneur who built her empire developing hair products for black women?

Answer: Madame C. J. Walker

She is credited with being the first Black woman and self made millionaire in America.

8. What African American Negro League baseball player was known as the Black Babe Ruth?

Answer: Josh Gibson

A tragic and legendary figure, Josh Gibson was the greatest power hitter in black baseball, pounding out home runs with regularity. Tales of his mammoth home runs became legend. In recorded at-bats against big league pitching, Gibson batted .426

9. Who is the African-American woman who was "Sick and tired of being sick and tired"?

Answer: Fanny Lou Hamer

Hamer co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.

10. Which Oakland, CA based group began in 1966 and practiced militant self defense of minority groups against the United States government?

Answer: Black Panther Party

The party was one of the first organizations in U.S. history to militantly struggle for ethnic minority and working class emancipation - a party whose agenda was the revolutionary establishment of real economic, social, and political equality across gender and color lines.

Source: Author reek76

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