Black history
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- Q1Who was the first African American to be appointed to the United States Supreme Court?John MarshallConstance Baker MotleyThurgood MarshallClarence Thomas30s
- Q2Who founded the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) in 1909?Frederick DouglassMarcus GarveyE.B. Du BoisBooker T. Washington30s
- Q3Which African American musician is known as the 'Queen of Soul' and had hits like 'Respect' and 'Natural Woman'?Aretha FranklinEtta JamesDiana RossNina Simone30s
- Q4Which prominent African American leader was known for his role in the civil rights movement and advocacy for nonviolent protest?Martin Luther King Jr.Malcolm XMarcus GarveyMedgar Evers30s
- Q5Who was the African American woman who became the first Black woman to be elected to the U.S. Congress and the first African American to run for president of the United States?Kamala HarrisShirley ChisholmMaxine WatersBarbara Jordan30s
- Q6Which famous African American scientist is known for his contributions to agricultural science and improving farming methods?Benjamin BannekerCharles DrewGeorge Washington CarverPercy Lavon Julian30s
- Q7Who was the African American scientist and mathematician who worked for NASA and played a crucial role in the success of the early space missions?Maya AngelouHarriet TubmanRosa ParksKatherine Johnson30s
- Q8Who is known as the 'Father of Black History'?Booker T. WashingtonCarter G. WoodsonE.B. Du BoisFrederick Douglass30s
- Q9Who was the first African American to serve as President of the United States?Barack ObamaBill ClintonGeorge W. BushDonald Trump30s
- Q10Who was the first African American woman to become a self-made millionaire?Oprah WinfreyHarriet TubmanBessie ColemanMadam C.J. Walker30s