black-history Trivia Quiz # 6
This is Black History Quiz # 6; the link to the answers is at the bottom of this page, hope you enjoy! You can return to the main Black History Trivia Quiz index, or try your luck at a random Black History Trivia Quiz.Black History Trivia Question 1
International Black History, 20th Century - Which man, who shares his name with a famous blues artist of the early twentieth century, became the first African-American billionaire in 2001 (owner of BET--Black Entertainment Television)?
The correct answer is 'Robert Johnson'
Robert L. Johnson founded BET in January 1980.
Black History Trivia Question 2
Black History - What slave sued for freedom in the 1840s, claiming that since he was in a free state, it was illegal for his master to keep him in bondage?
The correct answer is 'Dred Scott'
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Taney, denied Scott's suit. John Brown led the famous raid at Harpers Ferry; Nat Turner and Gabriel Prosser both led famous slave rebellions, in the early 19th and late 18th centuries, respectively.
Black History Trivia Question 3
Black History - What former slave published the newspaper "The North Star"?
The correct answer is 'Frederick Douglass'
Black History Trivia Question 4
Black History Dates - How many slaves did Harriet Tubman rescue between 1840-61?
The correct answer is 'Over 300'
Harriet Tubman, working through the underground railroad, rescued more than 300 slaves from the South. She later became a spy and a nurse for the Union Army.
Black History Trivia Question 5
Black History - What primarily black female college was founded by two white women in Atlanta, Georgia?
The correct answer is 'Spelman College'
Black History Trivia Question 6
Black History At The Movies - He played Corporal Thomas Searles in 'Glory' (1989), which was his first major role. He also portrayed the actor in Spike Lee's 'Get on the Bus', about the journey of a group of men going to the 'Million Man March' in 1995. Who is he?
The correct answer is 'Andre Braugher'
Braugher also was the angel Cassiel in 'City of Angels'. He is better known for his role of Franck Pembleton in the TV series 'Homicide, Life on the Streets'.
Black History Trivia Question 7
International Black History, 20th Century - Who was the first black Major League baseball player in the 20th century, a man who held his head high through some incredible slurs and difficulties, but was usually supported by his own team (the Brooklyn Dodgers)?
The correct answer is 'Jackie Robinson'
Jackie Robinson, who joined the Major Leagues in 1947 and broke long-standing racial barriers by his refusal to give in or succumb to taunts, was also the first African-American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, in 1962. O'Ree was an important figure in NHL hockey, Fritz Pollard was the first black NFL football coach in 1922, and Jack Johnson was the first African-American heavyweight boxing champion in 1908.
Black History Trivia Question 8
Black History #1 - In 1848, people who opposed the spread of slavery were called ______.
The correct answer is 'Free-Soilers'
They were in favor of outlawing slavery in territory acquired from Mexico.
Black History Trivia Question 9
Black History - Who asassinated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?
The correct answer is 'James Earl Ray'
Dr. King was asassinated on April 4, 1968 by James Earl Ray at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN, room 206.
Black History Trivia Question 10
Black History Dates - In what year was Martin Luther King, Jr. assassinated?
The correct answer is '1968'
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assasinated in 1968 by a white man. This act set off a wave of violence in more than 100 cities nationwide.