Each February, many communities around the world take time to recognise Black History Month — a meaningful opportunity to celebrate achievements in music, sport, literature, film, and leadership. In aged care, this can be a
wonderful chance to spark conversation, share stories, and reflect on influential figures who shaped history during our residents’ lifetimes. From legendary jazz musicians to inspiring civil rights leaders, this ready-to-print Black History Month Quiz is designed to encourage reminiscence, discussion, and connection in a respectful and engaging way
Multiple Choice – Easy to Read Format
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1. Who delivered the famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963?
A) Nelson Mandela B) Martin Luther King Jr C) Barack Obama
Answer: B (Martin Luther King Jr.)
2. Who refused to give up her seat on a bus in 1955?
A) Maya Angelou B) Rosa Parks C) Harriet Tubman
Answer: B (Rosa Parks)
3. Which singer was known as the “Queen of Soul”?
A) Diana Ross B) Aretha Franklin C) Tina Turner
Answer: B (Aretha Franklin)
4. Which jazz musician was famous for playing the trumpet?
A) Louis Armstrong B) Nat King Cole C) Sammy Davis Jr
Answer: A (Louis Armstrong)
5. Who was imprisoned for many years before becoming President of South Africa?
A) Kofi Annan B) Nelson Mandela C) Desmond Tutu
Answer: B (Nelson Mandela)
6. Which boxer said, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”?
A) George Foreman B) Joe Frazier C) Muhammad Ali
Answer: C (Muhammad Ali)
7. Which athlete won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
A) Jesse Owens B) Carl Lewis C) Usain Bolt
Answer: A (Jesse Owens)
8.Which tennis champion has won multiple Grand Slam titles?
A) Serena Williams B) Billie Jean King C) Martina Navratilova
Answer: A (Serena Williams)
9.Which 2016 film tells the story of African American women working at NASA?
A) The Butler B) Hidden Figures C) Selma
Answer: B (Hidden Figures)
10. Who wrote the autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?
A) Toni Morrison B) Maya Angelou C) Oprah Winfrey
Answer: B (Maya Angelou)
11. Which Motown singer recorded “My Girl”?
A) Stevie Wonder B) Marvin Gaye C) Smokey Robinson
Answer: B (Marvin Gaye)
12. Who became the first Black President of the United States in 2009?
A) Colin Powell B) Barack Obama C) Jesse Jackson
Answer: B (Barack Obama)
13. Which singer recorded “What a Wonderful World”?
A) Nat King Cole B) Sam Cooke C) Louis Armstrong
Answer: C (Louis Armstrong)
14. Which actress starred in the 1985 film The Color Purple?
A) Oprah Winfrey B) Whoopi Goldberg C) Halle Berry
Answer: B (Whoopi Goldberg)
15. Which singer was famous for the song “Respect”?
A) Aretha Franklin B) Whitney Houston C) Diana Ross
Answer: A (Aretha Franklin)
16. Which civil rights leader worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr?
A) Malcolm X B) Rosa Parks C) John Lewis
Answer: C (John Lewis)
17. Which Jamaican sprinter became one of the fastest men in history?
A) Carl Lewis B) Usain Bolt C) Linford Christie
Answer: B (Usain Bolt)
18. Which author wrote the novel Beloved?
A) Toni Morrison B) Maya Angelou C) Alice Walker
Answer: A (Toni Morrison)
19. Which singer was known as the “King of Pop”?
A) Prince B) Michael Jackson C) Lionel Richie
Answer: B (Michael Jackson)
20. Which country celebrates Nelson Mandela as a former President and national hero?
A) Kenya B) South Africa C) Ghana
Answer: B (South Africa)
☕ Optional Bonus Round (Great for Group Energy)
- Name another famous singer from Motown.
- Can you name a favourite song from the 1960s?
- Who remembers watching boxing matches on TV?
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