Trivia: Incredible Inventions by African Americans
As you know, February is the month when we celebrate the contributions of African Americans. There is no doubt that African American inventors have made incredible contributions to the world. For example, check out the list below. 8 of the 12 things in this list were invented by African Americans.
So your Trivia Quiz for today is in honor of Black History Month. . . Can you guess which of these incredible inventions were created by African Americans? Leave your answers in the Comments.
- Peanut Butter
- Gas Mask
- Traffic Light
- iPod
- Cataract Surgery to Cure Blindness
- Super Soaker Water Gun
- Roller Coaster
- Potato Chips
- Skittles
- 3-D Glasses
- Blood Bank
- Plastic Surgery
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Comment #1 | Posted by: michael29 on February 08, 2011 at 10:30 AM
How about all of the above?
Comment #2 | Posted by: Meg on February 08, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Peanut Butter
Gas Mask
Traffic Light
Cataract Surgery to Cure Blindness
Super Soaker Water Gun
3-D Glasses
Blood Bank
Plastic Surgery
Comment #3 | Posted by: stonefairy on February 08, 2011 at 10:53 AM
COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment #4 | Posted by: CRAZZYLIZZY on February 08, 2011 at 11:13 AM
i think that they invented, 1,2,5,6,7,8,9,10.
Comment #5 | Posted by: kiley on February 08, 2011 at 02:13 PM
I think the iPod is a really cool invention. African Americans have done alot. Its good to celebrate their culture.
Comment #6 | Posted by: Joyce on February 08, 2011 at 02:19 PM
Super Soaker Water Gun
3-D Glasses
Comment #7 | Posted by: Elizabeth on February 08, 2011 at 03:34 PM
1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.
George Washington Carver invented peanut butter!
Comment #8 | Posted by: Robyn on February 08, 2011 at 04:08 PM
I only know one. Washington Carver (or something like that) invented peanut butter.
Comment #9 | Posted by: Cooly 11 on February 08, 2011 at 06:36 PM
It would be peanutbutter!
Comment #10 | Posted by: Kristen on February 08, 2011 at 08:04 PM
The answer would be peanutbutter
Comment #11 | Posted by: Kristen on February 08, 2011 at 08:05 PM
Traffic Light
Cataract Surgery
Gas Mask
3D Glasses
Blood Bank
Skittles
Roller Coaster
Super Soaker Water gun
These are my guesses.
Comment #12 | Posted by: Ella on February 08, 2011 at 08:05 PM
1. George Washington...Carver!
2. Garrett Morgan
3. Garrett Morgan!
4. Tony Fadell
5. Charlie Kelman
6. Lonnie G. Johnson
7. John Miller
8. George Crum (Crumb...XD )
9. Frank C. Mars
10.Edwin Herbert Land?
11.Charles Richard Dew
12.John Peter Mettauer
Comment #13 | Posted by: GNOletsgo1 on February 08, 2011 at 09:16 PM
PB,Potato chips,Blood bank, Traffic light,Skittles,S.S. water gun,3-d glasses
Comment #14 | Posted by: Yellowdolphin on February 09, 2011 at 08:11 AM
By the way, can anybody tell me how to become a kid reporter?
Comment #15 | Posted by: Yellowdolphin on February 09, 2011 at 08:13 AM
maybe all of them?i dont know.
Comment #16 | Posted by: justine on February 09, 2011 at 01:20 PM
I think it was the IPod I love that invention.I know someone who has one!
Comment #17 | Posted by: Lily on February 09, 2011 at 02:38 PM
1. George Washington Carver
2. Garrett Morgan
3. William Potts
4. Tony Fadell
5. Charlie Kelman
6. Lonnie Johnson
7. Granville T. Woods
8. George Crum
9. Frank C. Mars
10. Edwin Herbert Land
11. Charles Drew
12. Sushruta a Indian
Comment #18 | Posted by: 51dotfeg on February 09, 2011 at 03:03 PM
I think it's # 2, 9, 10,and 11
~Erin
Comment #19 | Posted by: Erin on February 09, 2011 at 06:50 PM
i think that they invented peanut butter but for all i know that could be way off!! HAHAHAHA!!!! :):):):)
Comment #20 | Posted by: GRACIE on February 09, 2011 at 08:42 PM
You guys know that you have to search the name of the people who invented each. Which all of the above were made by African-American people.
Comment #21 | Posted by: 51dotfeg on February 10, 2011 at 11:10 AM
i think 3d glasses and ipod
Comment #22 | Posted by: nicole on February 10, 2011 at 02:52 PM
Hi
Comment #23 | Posted by: doraeatspie55 on February 10, 2011 at 04:25 PM
those are really sweet thing i just wish i can invent those a things and get rich for i i did and get all of the credit!!! but we should apreciate all that they had done!!
Comment #24 | Posted by: kk_lolz123 on February 10, 2011 at 05:45 PM
I think African Americans have done a lot and we should NOT take that for granted.
Comment #25 | Posted by: skyleeroo on February 10, 2011 at 07:56 PM