Black History Month Trivia Questions And Answers Printable
Do you want to have some fun with your family while learning about Black history? Don’t worry! You don’t need a Masters in African American studies to enjoy our Blak history trivia questions. We’ll teach and entertain with stories about important events featuring Black Americans in U.S. history.
These aren’t your typical Black history questions. Here at Goose Goose Duck, we are all about incorporating history with everyday learning. Expect an unusual mix of questions suitable for all ages. Whether you use the quiz as a celebration of Black History Month or just want to learn some interesting facts and great things African Americans have achieved, we got you.
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1. Bessie Coleman was the first American woman to earn her International Aviation License. She went on to teach members of the Tuskegee airmen and celebrities such as the Black Pearl of Paris. Who was the intriguing pearl?
A. Nina Mae McKinney
B. Josephine Baker
C. Theresa Harris
D. Ethel Moses
2. Inventor Frederick Jones had over 60 patents including one for the roof-mounted cooling system for refrigerating goods on trucks during transportation. For safety, cold food should be kept at or below 40° F =?
A. 9° C
B. 1° C
C. 6° C
D. 4° C
3. Our Family shark video features Dr. Roger Young, the 1st Black woman to earn a PhD in Zoology. She researched at Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, home of America’s oldest public aquarium. What is a baby shark called?
4. Shirley Chisholm was the first Black congresswoman who went on to run for the 1972 Democratic nomination for President. Which actress won an Emmy award for her unbought and unbossed performance in Mrs. America.
B. Issa Rae
C. Uzo Aduba
D. Samira Wiley
5. Dr. George Carver saved the South’s economy with crop rotation. Peanuts enriched the soil creating large cotton crops. He invented and marketed 300 peanut products using the surplus nuts the fertile soil produced. What do peanuts add to the soil?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon Dioxide
D. Organic matter
6. Esther Jones was a 1920’s jazz singer known as “Baby Esther.” She was a trained scat singer, dancer, and acrobat. Esther was also the inspiration for what iconic cartoon character?
A. Orange Blossom
B. Minnie Mouse
C. Storm
D. Betty Boop
7. The earliest cookbook published by a Black woman was written by a member of the Black Free Society, Malinda Russell in 1866 and titled “Domestic Cook Book.” What recipe did not appear in the 39 page pamphlet?
A. Rose Cake
B. Sweet Potato Pie
C. Catfish Fricassee
D. Sweet Onion Custard
8. If I gave you 5 cents for every Black Senator in U.S. history, what currency would I give you?
A. Quarter & dime
B. Five dollar bill
C. Half dollar & nickel
D. One dollar bill
9. C. R. Patterson & Sons is the 1st and only Black-owned car company. Starting in 1873, 3 generations of Pattersons produced vehicles. Our video introduces the family to the B-I-N-G-O tune. What is not a line in the song?
A. B- U-S honk honk
B. B-U-G-G-Y
C. C-A-R beep beep
D. T-R-U-C-K
10. Matthew Henson was a Black explorer best known as the co-discoverer of the icy North Pole with Robert Edwin Peary in 1909. Which of the following makes their permanent home on the North Pole?
A. Polar Bears
B. Flamingos
C. Shrimp
D. Penguins
11. Cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye making it hard to see. Born in New York City, Dr. Patricia Bath patented the design to quickly & painlessly vaporize cataracts with lasers. The lens is directly behind what part of the eye?
A. Pupil
B. Retina
C. Cornea
D. Sclera
12. Dr. Carter G. Woodson believed “a culture without history had no inspiration.” Celebrated in Frederick Douglass’ and Lincoln’s birth month, Carter founded Negro History Week. When is Black History celebrated in the UK?
A. Month of August
B. Month of March
C. Month of February
D. Month of October
13. Legendary Cowboy Robert Lemmons was a highly sought Mustanger. With his earnings, he purchased land equal in size to the Philadelphia Zoo, Six Flags over GA & Central park combined. How many acres was Mr. Lemmons’ Ranch?
A. 1800
B. 1200
C. 600
D. 300
14. According to the lyrics in Goose Goose Duck’s, “This month in American History” videos, the chorus raps “Black and American History is …”
A. Intertwined
B. Needed to pass a test
C. The same song
D. One and the same
15. This phenomenal woman who expressed how a caged bird sings stated, “ If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.”
A. Maya Angelou
B. Oprah Winfrey
C. Pearl Bailey
D. Zora Neale Hurston
16. Who is the most photographed American of the 19th century?
A. Robert E. Lee
B. Abraham Lincoln
C. Thomas Edison
D. Frederick Douglass
17. In our Goose Goose Duck kid’s animation, Dr. Rebecca Cole taught about the human body with what popular song.
A. Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes
B. Leg Bone Connected to the Knee Bone
C. The Body Parts Song
D. The Hokey Pokey
18. Bandmaster Francis Johnson was the 1st Black American to publish sheet music and tour abroad – 1st AMERICAN to promote his concerts in newspapers & handbills. What scandalous dance was enjoyed by 1000’s of his concertgoers?
A. Tango
B. Swing
C. Waltz
D. Lindy Hop
19. Major League Baseball legend Hank Aaron beat Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record. His motto was to always keep swinging whether in a slump, feeling badly or having trouble off the field. How did Hammerin’ Hank practice as a kid?
A. Hit a bottle cap with a broomstick.
B. Tied handkerchief around his eyes when hitting.
C. Did not start playing baseball until his early teens.
D. Practiced hand-eye coordination with Atari Baseball
20. Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King, Jr. majored in sociology at Morehouse College in Atlanta. How old was he when he enrolled in college?
A. 13
B. 15
C. 17
D. 19
21. Physicist George Carruthers invented the spectrograph NASA used when it launched Apollo 16. The space scientist built his first working telescope at age 10. How many animal constellations could he map in the night sky?
A. 8
B. 12
C. 15
D. 28
22. Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, encourages to “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” Who was the first Black astronaut to walk in space?
A. Ronald McNair
B. Joan Higginbotham
C. Bernard Harris Jr.
D. Frederick Gregory
23. Ida B. Wells wielded words like weapons as a journalist & activist. She led an anti-lynching crusade with groundbreaking data journalism. How many five letter words can be made out of the letters in her name, Ida B. Wells?
A. 73
B. 34
C. 114
D. 58
24. Pre-civil war, Augustus Jackson invented a better ice cream recipe that melted slower. He made flavors & sold tins to Black confection shops to become a wealthy man. In 2020, what is America’s favorite ice cream flavor?
A. Chocolate
B. Vanilla
C. Butter Pecan
D. Mint Chocolate Chip
25. George Washington Carver’s intellect was highly regarded. Which of the following did Dr. Carver not officially advise during his lifetime?
A. United States President Theodore Roosevelt
B. Indian Independence leader Mahatma Gandhi
C. Founder of the Ford Motor Company Henry Ford
D. Soviet leader Joseph Stalin
26. Gwendolyn Brooks was the first African American poet to win the award pictured for outstanding public service and achievement in American journalism, letters, and music. What is the esteemed award?
A. The Pulitzer Prize
B. American Music Award
C. The Nobel Prize
D. The BAFTA Awards
27. After witnessing a terrible horse and buggy accident, Garrett Morgan invented and patented a traffic light with a third yellow light signaling caution. Which of the three colors on a traffic light is not primary?
A. Red
B. Yellow
C. Green
D. They are all primary colors
28. The first two Blacks to become medical doctors in the U.S. earned their degrees in 1864 and 1867. Dr. Crumpler & Cole also shared the same first name. What was their ‘captivating’ name?
A. Sarah
B. Mary
C. Elizabeth
D. Rebecca
29. In every war fought by or within the United States, Blacks participated. According to the Department of Veteran Affairs, how many American wars were there from the Revolutionary War to The War on Terror?
A. 12
B. 6
C. 14
D. 8
30. Inventor Alexander Miles’ daughter almost fell down an elevator shaft. In 1887 he took out a patent for a mechanism that automatically opens and closes elevator shaft doors. Where is the world’s tallest elevator today?
A. United Arab Emirates
B. South Africa
C. China
D. United States of America
31. Jan Matzeliger’s “Lasting Machine” invention increased shoe production from 50 to 750 pairs a day, making shoes affordable and a northeast city the Shoe capital of the World. At what museum is his invention displayed?
A. Detroit Historical Museum in Michigan
B. The Bata Shoe Museum in Ontario
C. The Lynn Museum in Massachusetts
D. Heritage Square Museum in California