What was the original surname of Malcolm X and why did he change his name?
Malcolm X's original surname was Little. He changed it as he considered this to be his slave name.
Malcolm X's original surname was Wilson. He changed it as he considered this to be his slave name.
Malcolm X's original surname was Richards. He changed it as he considered this to be his slave name.
What were the main beliefs of the Nation of Islam?
The main beliefs were that black and white people should be completely separated
The main beliefs were that black and white people integrate as much as possible
The main beliefs were that black people should try to rid the United States of white people
Who coined the phrase ‘Black Power’ and what does it mean?
Stokely Carmichael coined the phrase. It means that black Americans should exercise to become as fit and strong as possible.
Stokely Carmichael coined the phrase. It means that blacks should fight back using violence and see themselves as black first and American second.
Malcolm X coined the phrase. It means that black people should fight back using violence and see themselves as black first and American second.
Who set up the Black Panther movement?
Huey Newton and Stokely Carmichael set up the Black Panther Movement
Malcolm X and Bobby Seale set up the Black Panther Movement
Huey Newton and Bobby Seale set up the Black Panther Movement
How did Malcolm X’s trip to the Middle East and Africa in 1964 change his views?
Malcolm X realised that some white people were even more wicked and racist than he first thought
Malcolm X realised that white people were actually superior to black people
Malcolm X realised that some white people were sincere and should not be considered as the enemy
Which organisation tracked the movements of Malcolm X?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) tracked the movements of Malcolm X
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) tracked the movements of Malcolm X
The US Army tracked the movements of Malcolm X
What were the main findings of the Kerner Commission into the race riots?
The US was a divided society, 75 per cent of black Americans lived in poverty. Poverty was the main cause of race riots
The US was an equal society and most black Americans were well off
The US was a divided society, 40 per cent of black Americans lived in poverty. Poverty was the main cause of race riots
What happened at the Mexico City Olympic Games in 1968?
Two Black American athletes gave the Black Power salute while collecting their medals
A group of Black Americans protested during the opening ceremony of the games
Black athletes were not allowed to be part of the US team for the games
What was Affirmative action?
Affirmative action put a limit on how many black Americans could be employed by US Government agencies and state governments
Affirmative action made it compulsory for US Government agencies and state governments to employ a certain percentage of Black Americans
Affirmative action banned US Government agencies and state governments employing black Americans
What position of office did Condoleezza Rice hold between 2005 and 2009?
President
Secretary of State
Senate