Quiz Challenge - Canadian Black History

A vibrant collage representing Canadian Black history, featuring iconic figures like jazz musicians, athletes, and cultural symbols, set against a backdrop of Canadian landmarks.

Canadian Black History Quiz

Test your knowledge of significant contributions and milestones in Canadian Black history with this engaging quiz! From influential figures in music and sports to historical events and cultural achievements, discover the rich history that has shaped Canada.

Learn about pioneering individuals and their legacies
Explore the impact of cultural festivals and movements
Challenge yourself with thought-provoking questions

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by InspiringWriter247

Which jazz musician from Montreal, Quebec, is considered one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time with over 200 recordings? He won 8 Grammy awards, and is a member of both the Juno Award Hall of Fame and the Canadian Jazz and Blues Hall of Fame.

A. Charles Mingus

B. Duke Ellington

C. Oscar Peterson

D. Miles Davis

2. What was the name of Canada’s first and only all-Black battalion?

A. No 2. Construction Battalion

B. 1st Black Regiment

C. The Coloured Corps

D. The Black Loyalists

3. Jackie Robinson played on which Canadian baseball team before making his historic debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947?

A. Vancouver Canadians

B. Ottawa Champions

C. Toronto Blue Jays

D. Montreal Royals

4. In 1967, ten Torontonians - all with a common Caribbean heritage - founded what extremely popular cultural festival?

A. Toronto Culture Days

B. Caribana

C. WestFest

D. Nuit Blanche

5. In 1946, Nova Scotian businesswoman Viola Desmond challenged racial segregation by:

A. Refusing the leave the Whites-only section of a movie theatre.

B. Drinking from the Whites-only water fountain.

C. Refusing to move from the Whites-only counter.

D. Refusing to sit at the back of the public bus.

6. In 2012, Devon Clunis became the first Black Canadian appointed as a Chief of Police in which major city?

A. Charlotte Town

B. Winnipeg

C. Toronto

D. Vancouver

7. The greatest track star in Canadian history, with gold medals in the 100-metre sprint and 4 by 100 relay, was:

A. Michael Smith

B. Usain Bolt

C. Donovan Bailey

D. Harry Jerome

8. During the Great Depression, the Coloured All-Stars were an all-Black organized baseball team from which town?

A. Churchill, MB

B. Boucherville, QC

C. Brossard, QC

D. Chatham, ON

9. Mary Ann Shadd was the first Black woman to…?

A. Act as a member of Parliament

B. Run for Mayor in Ontario

C. To be a teacher in Canada

D. To publish a newspaper in Canada

10. Which Black Canadian was the first Black parliamentarian in Canada, serving as a member of the Ontario Legislature from 1963 to 1975?

A. Donald Oliver

B. Leonard Braithwaite

C. Sir James Douglas

D. Jean Augustine

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