Black History Month - Black Canadians
Test Your Knowledge of Black Canadian History
Discover the remarkable contributions of Black Canadians throughout history with this engaging quiz. From trailblazing politicians to groundbreaking artists, learn more about the impactful figures who have shaped our nation.
- Multiple choice and checkbox questions
- Test your knowledge and learn new facts
- Perfect for all ages
Lincoln Alexander was the first black Member of Parliament and the first black federal Cabinet Minister. What position did he hold?
Minister of Finance
Minister of Health
Minister of Labour
Minister of Defense
Which of the following are TRUE about Viola Desmond?
The first non-royal woman on money
The first black Canadian on money
She was born in Vancouver
She was arrested for sitting in the wrong seat
The first black Canadian doctor was Anderson Abbott. What medical school did he attend?
Montreal Medical Institution
University of Toronto Medical School
McGill University Faculty of Medicine
Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine
What Canadian city had the first black mayor?
Mattawa
Ottawa
Oshawa
Wawa
Carrie Best was one of the first black business owners in Canada. What was her business?
Daycare operator
Newspaper publisher
Hair salon
Nurse
TRUE OR FALSE: The first black Canadian lawyer was also the first black Canadian to be a judge.
TRUE
FALSE
What Canadian city had the first black police detective?
Halifax
Edmonton
Windsor
North Bay
Michaëlle Jean was Canada's first black Governor General when she was appointed in 2005. What country did she emigrate from?
Bahamas
Jamaica
Haiti
Cuba
Eleanor Collins was the first black Canadian to have her own national television show. What was her claim to fame?
Jazz singer
Doctor
Puppeteer
Comedian
Willie O'Ree was the first black player in the entire NHL, and he just happens to be Canadian. What team did he play for when he joined the NHL in 1958?
Montreal Canadians
Boston Bruins
New York Rangers
Chicago Blackhawks
The first black Canadian to be featured on a stamp was:
Lincoln Alexander, the first black MP
Albert Jackson, the first black mail carrier
Kay Livingston, first black news anchor
Anderson Abbott, first black Canadian doctor
Canadian George Dixon was the first black athlete to win a processional championship. What was his sport?
Wrestling
Boxing
Archery
Tennis
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