Breaking Barriers in Sports History Quiz

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Breaking Barriers in Sports History: a General level Sports History quiz. Test your knowledge with 15 questions!
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Question 1
Who was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball?
A Larry Doby
B Satchel Paige
C Hank Aaron
D Jackie Robinson
Question 2
In what year did Jackie Robinson break the color barrier in MLB?
A 1947
B 1955
C 1950
D 1942
Question 3
Which basketball player was the first African American to sign an NBA contract?
A Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
B Chuck Cooper
C Wilt Chamberlain
D Bill Russell
Question 4
Before professional leagues desegregated, what were the leagues for Black players called?
A Colored Leagues
B Minor Leagues
C Independent Leagues
D Negro Leagues
Question 5
Who was the first African American woman to win a Grand Slam in tennis?
A Serena Williams
B Zina Garrison
C Althea Gibson
D Venus Williams

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