Test Your Black Women’s History Month Knowledge

Hey history buffs! April is Black Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of Black women who have shaped our world. But how much do you REALLY know about these phenomenal sheroes?

This quiz is designed to be both informative and engaging, so grab your favorite study buddy (or challenge yourself!), and get ready to learn something new while celebrating Black excellence!

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Ready, Set, Black Women’s HERstory!

Question 1: Which iconic abolitionist and women’s rights advocate once escaped slavery disguised as a male passenger?

(A) Harriet Tubman

(B) Sojourner Truth

(C) Ida B. Wells-Barnett

(D) Angela Davis

Question 2: Who was the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress?

(A) Shirley Chisholm

(B) Barbara Jordan

(C) Stacey Abrams

(D) Kamala Harris

Question 3: The groundbreaking scientist who co-developed the lifesaving cancer treatment known as Taxol is:

(A) Mae Jemison

(B) Katherine Johnson

(C) Dorothy Vaughan

(D) Dr. Patricia Bath

Question 4: This mathematics genius played a pivotal role in calculating the trajectories for NASA’s early space missions, including Apollo 11:

(A) Katherine Johnson

(B) Mae C. Jemison

(C) Dorothy Vaughan

(D) Alyssa Carson

Question 5: Who invented the modern hair straightening comb?

(A) Madam C.J. Walker

(B) Bessie Coleman

(C) Ida B. Wells-Barnett

(D) Serena Williams

Bonus Question: What year did the official celebration of Black Women’s History Month begin?

(A) 1900

(B) 1920

(C) 1970

(D) 1980

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Think you aced the quiz? Scroll down for the answers!

(Don’t peek yet!)

While you ponder your brilliance (we know you crushed it!), here are some amazing resources to delve deeper into Black women’s history:

• The National Museum of African American History and Culture (nmaahc.si.edu/)
• The National Black Women’s Historical Imperative (bwhi.org/policy-development/)
• “Black Feminist Thought” by Patricia Hill Collins (book)

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Answer Key:

1. (A) Harriet Tubman
2. (A) Shirley Chisholm
3. (D) Dr. Patricia Bath
4. (A) Katherine Johnson
5. (A) Madam C.J. Walker
6. (C) 1970

So how’d you do? Did you learn something new? We celebrate Black women every day, but Black Women’s History Month is a powerful reminder of the enduring impact Black women have had on our world. Let’s keep learning, amplifying their voices, and honoring their legacies!

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This quiz was created using Gemini AI.

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