Black History Trivia Quiz

Questions and Answers

Where was the first 'sit-in' at a segregated lunch counter?

Greensboro, North Carolina

Where was Malcolm X killed?

Manhattan

Who was the first African American Nobel Peace Prize winner?

Ralph Bunche

Who was the first African American to serve as a U.S. Senator?

Hiram Revels Signup and view all the answers

In Jay-Z's '03 Bonnie & Clyde, what does he say all he needs in this life of sin is?

My girlfriend Signup and view all the answers

What fraternity was Martin Luther King Jr. a member of?

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated Signup and view all the answers

What did not fit in O.J. Simpson's trial?

The glove Signup and view all the answers

Everybody hates who?

Chris Signup and view all the answers

What is one thing your mom doesn't leave the house without?

Her phone Signup and view all the answers

During the summer, where were you supposed to be?

Inside or outside Signup and view all the answers

What did your mom whoop you with when you got in trouble?

A switch Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing Black people look at when they greet you?

Your shoes Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the radio station Martin Payne worked in on the TV show 'Martin'?

WZUP Signup and view all the answers

What was the last name of the family on 'Good Times'?

Evans Signup and view all the answers

What was Fred Sanford's son's name on the TV show 'Sanford and Son'?

Lamont Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'shorty'?

A pretty girl Signup and view all the answers

Who was the original host of 'Soul Train'?

Don Cornelius Signup and view all the answers

Tupac played the role of who in the movie 'Juice'?

Bishop Signup and view all the answers

Bobby Brown was a member of what teenage boy band?

New Edition Signup and view all the answers

Finish the line: 'It ain't no fun if...'

The homies can't have none Signup and view all the answers

What does a du-rag do?

Lays your waves, edges, ties your hair down etc. Signup and view all the answers

Who invented the phrase 'Whoodie Who'?

Master P Signup and view all the answers

What is normally yelled when a fight is being recorded?

Worldstar Signup and view all the answers

Big Momma normally refers to?

A grandma Signup and view all the answers

Who scored 81 in a basketball game?

Kobe Signup and view all the answers

What year did slavery become illegal?

1865 Signup and view all the answers

What sport do most African American men play professionally?

Football Signup and view all the answers

Name the person who said it and from which movie: 'Ain't nobody coming to see you Otis'

David Ruffin, 'The Temptations' Signup and view all the answers

Name that movie: 'You Shall Is Ugly!!'

The Color Purple Signup and view all the answers

Name that movie: 'You win some, you lose some but you live to fight another day'

Friday Signup and view all the answers

Name that movie: 'Come on sit down and eat the cake Anna Mae'

What's Love Got To Do With It Signup and view all the answers

Name that movie: 'We don't want a good principal we want Mr. Clark!'

Lean On Me Signup and view all the answers

What's the main card game most Black people play?

Spades Signup and view all the answers

What goes with collard greens?

Corn bread Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you step on a crack?

Break yo mama's back? Signup and view all the answers

What do Black people use to moisturize their skin?

Grease (Vaseline, cocoa butter) Signup and view all the answers

When you were younger, what time did you need to be in the house?

Before the street lights come on Signup and view all the answers

Who was Dwayne Wayne's girlfriend?

Whitley Gilbert Signup and view all the answers

Who went to live with their uncle and auntie in Bel-Air?

The Fresh Prince Signup and view all the answers

What does 'B.A.P.S' stand for?

Beautiful American Princesses Signup and view all the answers

Who was trapped in the closet?

R. Kelly Signup and view all the answers

Finish the line: 'Innnnn West Philadelphia, Born & Raised ________'

On the Playground was where I spent most of my days.. Signup and view all the answers

Who said this line in 'Friday': 'Imma call you...but if you come by I won't call you. Okay? Don't Ever, Ever, Evvvveerrr Come by here, Okay?'

Smoky Signup and view all the answers

How many members are there in New Edition, and name them!

6 - Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph, Johnny Signup and view all the answers

When was the University of Mississippi integrated?

October 1, 1962 Signup and view all the answers

Who did Erykah Badu say you better call?

Tyrone Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Black Cinderella?

Brandy Signup and view all the answers

Who has the best biscuits?

Red Lobster Signup and view all the answers

What's something your mama told you to do that she can ask for you to give her?

The remote Signup and view all the answers

What's one event that all Black people show out for?

Graduations Signup and view all the answers

What was the coolest dance of the 80s & 90s?

Cabbage patch Signup and view all the answers

If you are eating chicken noodle soup, what are you having on the side?

A soda Signup and view all the answers

How many fights did the Fresh Prince get into before his mom got scared?

1 Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these dishes made by our grandparents leaves the worst odor?

Chitlins Signup and view all the answers

Which 90s sitcom was aired the longest? Extra points if you know how many seasons exactly.

Family Matters (9 seasons total, ran from 1989 to 1998) Signup and view all the answers

Which couple of iconic Black sitcoms was the best? and name their sitcom!

Cliff & Clair Huxtable, 'The Cosby Show' Signup and view all the answers

When someone gets up to give their testimony, what do they usually start off with?

First Giving honor to God who is the head of my life... Signup and view all the answers

There's most likely to be a fight at the party if the DJ plays what song?

Set it Off Signup and view all the answers

Finish the line: 'Make that money...'

'...Don't let it make you' - Diamond in Players Club Signup and view all the answers

Timberland boots are the official shoe of what city?

New York Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the best celebrity tea and gossip on social media?

The Shaderoom Signup and view all the answers

Which state was home to 'America's Black Wall Street' until 1921?

Oklahoma Signup and view all the answers

Which of the seven principles of Kwanzaa means unity?

Umoja Signup and view all the answers

Who's nickname was 'Dragon Breath' on House Party?

Bilal (Martin Lawrence) Signup and view all the answers

Your mama always said that 'A Hard Head Makes....'

A Soft Bottom Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after you Wobble?

Get in there Signup and view all the answers

Who is 'Searching for a Real Love, Someone to set her heart free'?

Mary J. Blige Signup and view all the answers

In what year were public schools desegregated by the US Supreme Court?

1954 Signup and view all the answers

According to moms, you should 'Hush your mouth...' before what happens?

Before she gives you something to cry about Signup and view all the answers

What movie did Calvin Cambridge gain amazing athletic capabilities by finding sneakers on?

Like Mike Signup and view all the answers

Who is the biggest scammer?

Joanne the Scammer Signup and view all the answers

Finish this sentence: 'who can love you like me?'

Noboddddy Signup and view all the answers

J. Cole's album '2014 Forest Hills Drive' went platinum with how many features?

None Signup and view all the answers

Who is Riley's brother?

Huey Signup and view all the answers

If someone puts their hand up on your hip, what is the appropriate response?

I dip, you dip, we dip Signup and view all the answers

A scrub is a ______?

A guy that can't get no love from me Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the phrase 'Datway'?

Migos Signup and view all the answers

Approximately, how long did Sophia have to fight?

All of her life Signup and view all the answers

How long does a Baptist church service last on Sunday?

All day Signup and view all the answers

To get your edges laid down, what should you use?

Gel Signup and view all the answers

In what city did Rosa Parks refuse to move to the back of the bus?

Montgomery, AL Signup and view all the answers

Finish the line: Meet in the mall ____. Meet me in the trap _.

'It's Going Down' Signup and view all the answers

As a kid, if you called child services on your mom, what might she do?

Start packing your bags Signup and view all the answers

Your boss calls you in and says there's been a complaint about your hair, do you?

Educate her on black hair Signup and view all the answers

You get pulled over by the cops, what do you do?

OPEN ENDED Signup and view all the answers

What brings all the boys to the yard?

My Milkshake Signup and view all the answers

What's something that you usually won't find in the hood until white people start moving in?

Coffee shops Signup and view all the answers

What's something that Black families don't often talk about?

Sex/Mental Health Signup and view all the answers

Which male old school artist would you bring back?

OPEN ENDED Signup and view all the answers

Which member of Migos did not have a verse on their song 'Bad & Boujee'?

Takeoff Signup and view all the answers

Who kept bumping into the table at Play's house party?

Chill Signup and view all the answers

Finish the sentence: 'Beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes'

You name it Signup and view all the answers

Which artist once rhymed mansion with 'Wiscansin'?

T-Pain Signup and view all the answers

The same way you get him is..?

How you lose him Signup and view all the answers

What city was Martin Luther King Jr. born in?

Atlanta Signup and view all the answers

The Black Panther first made its comic book appearance in what year?

1966 Signup and view all the answers

What kinda jeans did the girl in the boots with the fur have on?

Apple Bottom Jeans Signup and view all the answers

According to TLC, what should you not be chasing and what should you stick to?

Don't go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you used to Signup and view all the answers

What is the Black community's 'national anthem'?

Swag Surfin' Signup and view all the answers

What makes you lose control?

Music Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Historical Events and Figures

The first "sit-in" at a segregated lunch counter occurred in Greensboro, North Carolina, marking a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
Malcolm X was assassinated in Manhattan, a significant event in American history.
Ralph Bunche became the first African American to win the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in international diplomacy.
Hiram Revels made history as the first African American U.S. Senator.

Pop Culture and Entertainment

Jay-Z's song '03 Bonnie & Clyde references needing his girlfriend for support in life.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, significant in Black Greek life.
The radio station where Martin Payne worked in "Martin" was WZUP, showcasing the 90s sitcom landscape.
Don Cornelius was the original host of "Soul Train," vital in promoting Black music and culture.

Movies and TV Shows

"Good Times" featured the Evans family, highlighting Black family dynamics in sitcoms.
"Sanford and Son" starred Fred Sanford and his son Lamont, reflecting working-class Black life.
Iconic quotes from films like "The Color Purple" and "Friday" underline cultural significance.
"The Temptations" film showcased David Ruffin's iconic line, emphasizing its impact on Black cinema.

Music and Artists

Tupac's role as Bishop in "Juice" marked a significant moment in his acting career.
Bobby Brown was part of the influential teenage boy band, New Edition, a cornerstone of R&B.
J.Cole's '2014 Forest Hills Drive' achieved platinum status without any guest features, showcasing his solo success.

Key phrases like "Hush your mouth" and "A Hard Head Makes a Soft Bottom" reflect traditional wisdom in Black families.
The importance of family gatherings, with graduations being a celebrated event where Black families come together.
The use of terms like "Kwanzaa's Umoja" for unity illustrates cultural significance.
Timeliness and community engagement are central as older generations emphasize respect and discipline among youth.

Everyday Life and Community Practices

The saying surrounding stepping on cracks humorously captures childhood superstitions.
Black families often use Vaseline and cocoa butter for skin moisturization, reflecting cultural practices.
There's a common expectation that children must return home before streetlights come on, showcasing parental authority and community safety.

Fashion and Food Culture

Timberland boots are recognized as the unofficial shoe of New York City, symbolizing urban fashion.
Food pairings like collard greens with cornbread highlight traditional Southern cuisine.
"Beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes" became a popular food reference, celebrating Black culinary culture.

Challenges and Aspirations

Experiences in interactions with police reflect ongoing social issues faced by the Black community.
The idea of "The same way you get him is how you lose him" speaks to relationships' complexities within the community.
Acknowledgment of mental health and sexual education as seldom-discussed topics within Black families highlights societal challenges.

Legacy and Representation

The Black Panther's comic book debut in 1966 marked a significant moment for Black representation in media.
The phrase "Swag Surfin'" is celebrated as an anthem for the Black community, emphasizing cultural pride and unifying experiences.

Trivia and Fun Facts

Key catchphrases and memes such as "Worldstar" during fights reflect cultural trends and humor.
The song "Make That Money" from the film "Players Club" carries memorable lines celebrating hustle culture.
Popular TV series like "Family Matters" (9 seasons) showcase long-lasting impact on Black entertainment history.

These notes encapsulate key cultural, historical, and social aspects related to the Black community, illustrating the blend of past struggles, cultural pride, and entertainment influences.

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Test your knowledge of significant events and figures in Black history with this trivia quiz. From the first sit-in to notable award winners, challenge yourself on important milestones and individuals. Perfect for history buffs and anyone wanting to learn more about African American contributions.