Letitia Woods Brown Trivia Quiz: An African American historian and educator

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Letitia Woods Brown Trivia Quiz: An African American historian and educator

Letitia Woods Brown was an African American historian and educator. She earned her Ph.D. in history from Harvard University and became a professor at Howard University. Brown was a leading expert on African American history and wrote numerous articles and books, including the groundbreaking "Free Negroes in the District of Columbia, 1790-1846." She also co-founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. Here are 10 trivia quiz questions based on Letitia Woods Brown’s life. Let’s play the quiz!

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Which university did Letitia Woods Brown earn her Ph.D. from?

  • Yale University

  • Harvard University

  • University of Pennsylvania

  • Columbia University

What was Letitia Woods Brown's profession?

  • Historian

  • Lawyer

  • Doctor

  • Teacher

What was the title of Letitia Woods Brown's Ph.D. thesis?

  • "The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Its Role in the Civil Rights Movement"

  • "The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass"

  • "The Negro in the American Revolution"

  • "The Harlem Renaissance and Its Impact on African American Culture"

What was the name of the historical society founded by Letitia Woods Brown?

  • National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

  • Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)

  • Society of American Historians (SAH)

  • American Historical Association (AHA)

Which US president appointed Letitia Woods Brown to the National Council on the Humanities?

  • Franklin D. Roosevelt

  • John F. Kennedy

  • Lyndon B. Johnson

  • Richard Nixon

In which year did Letitia Woods Brown pass away?

  • 1980

  • 1976

  • 2000

  • 2010

In which city was Letitia Woods Brown born?

  • New York City

  • Los Angeles

  • Chicago

  • Atlanta

What was Letitia Woods Brown known for?

  • Writing about African American history

  • Performing jazz music

  • Acting in movies

  • Playing professional sports

What was the title of Letitia Woods Brown's most famous book?

  • "Negro Makers of History"

  • "The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass"

  • "The Black Woman in American History"

  • "The Harlem Renaissance Reader"

Who was Letitia Woods Brown?

  • An American author

  • A British politician

  • A South African scientist

  • A French musician

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