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Oral Histories of LGBTQ+ Individuals

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the oral histories of LGBTQ+ individuals. It covers various aspects of their experiences, struggles, and contributions to society.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the significance of oral histories in documenting the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals?

  1. They provide a firsthand account of historical events.

  2. They challenge traditional narratives and stereotypes.

  3. They offer insights into the personal and social lives of LGBTQ+ people.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oral histories are valuable sources of information because they provide a firsthand account of historical events, challenge traditional narratives and stereotypes, and offer insights into the personal and social lives of LGBTQ+ people.

Which LGBTQ+ rights movement was instrumental in raising awareness about the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals?

  1. The Stonewall Riots

  2. The Lavender Scare

  3. The Gay Liberation Front

  4. The Human Rights Campaign


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Stonewall Riots, which took place in New York City in 1969, marked a turning point in the LGBTQ+ rights movement and raised awareness about the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals.

What was the primary focus of the Lavender Scare?

  1. Persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals in the United States government

  2. Discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in the military

  3. Criminalization of same-sex relationships

  4. Denial of basic rights to LGBTQ+ individuals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lavender Scare was a period in the United States during the 1950s when LGBTQ+ individuals were persecuted and discriminated against, particularly within the government.

Who was one of the prominent activists during the Gay Liberation Front movement?

  1. Harvey Milk

  2. Marsha P. Johnson

  3. Sylvia Rivera

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harvey Milk, Marsha P. Johnson, and Sylvia Rivera were all prominent activists during the Gay Liberation Front movement.

What was the main objective of the Human Rights Campaign?

  1. To advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and equality

  2. To provide support and resources to LGBTQ+ individuals

  3. To promote visibility and acceptance of LGBTQ+ people

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Human Rights Campaign's main objective is to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and equality, provide support and resources to LGBTQ+ individuals, and promote visibility and acceptance of LGBTQ+ people.

Which LGBTQ+ individual was the first openly gay person elected to the United States Congress?

  1. Barney Frank

  2. Tammy Baldwin

  3. David Cicilline

  4. Jared Polis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Barney Frank was the first openly gay person elected to the United States Congress, serving from 1981 to 2013.

What was the name of the first openly lesbian member of the United States Congress?

  1. Tammy Baldwin

  2. Barbara Boxer

  3. Nancy Pelosi

  4. Hillary Clinton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tammy Baldwin was the first openly lesbian member of the United States Congress, serving since 2013.

Who was the first openly gay mayor of a major American city?

  1. Harvey Milk

  2. Edwin Lee

  3. Michael Bloomberg

  4. Rahm Emanuel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harvey Milk was the first openly gay mayor of a major American city, serving in San Francisco from 1978 until his assassination in 1978.

What was the name of the first openly transgender person elected to a state legislature in the United States?

  1. Danica Roem

  2. Laverne Cox

  3. Caitlyn Jenner

  4. Janet Mock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Danica Roem was the first openly transgender person elected to a state legislature in the United States, serving in the Virginia House of Delegates since 2018.

Which LGBTQ+ rights organization was founded by Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera?

  1. Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR)

  2. The Gay Liberation Front

  3. The Human Rights Campaign

  4. The Trevor Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) was founded by Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera in 1970 to advocate for the rights of transgender people.

What was the name of the first LGBTQ+ community center in the United States?

  1. The LGBT Community Center of New York

  2. The Los Angeles LGBT Center

  3. The San Francisco LGBT Center

  4. The Chicago LGBT Center


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The LGBT Community Center of New York was the first LGBTQ+ community center in the United States, founded in 1983.

Which LGBTQ+ rights organization was founded by Harvey Milk?

  1. The Castro Camera Club

  2. The Gay Liberation Front

  3. The Human Rights Campaign

  4. The Trevor Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Castro Camera Club was founded by Harvey Milk in 1972 to provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ people in San Francisco.

What was the name of the first LGBTQ+ magazine in the United States?

  1. The Advocate

  2. The Gay Blade

  3. The Body Politic

  4. Christopher Street


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Advocate was the first LGBTQ+ magazine in the United States, founded in 1967.

Which LGBTQ+ rights organization was founded by David Bohnett?

  1. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)

  2. The Human Rights Campaign

  3. The Trevor Project

  4. The National Center for Transgender Equality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) was founded by David Bohnett in 1985 to promote fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of LGBTQ+ people in the media.

What was the name of the first LGBTQ+ film festival in the United States?

  1. The San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival

  2. The Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival

  3. The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival

  4. The Chicago LGBTQ+ Film Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival was the first LGBTQ+ film festival in the United States, founded in 1977.

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