1. Home
  2. / Sojourner Truth
  3. / What was Sojourner Truth's birth name?

What was Sojourner Truth's birth name?

  • Harriet Tubman

  • Isabella Baumfree

  • Frederick Douglass

  • Susan B. Anthony

Answer

Isabella Baumfree, later known as Sojourner Truth, was born into slavery in 1797. She adopted the name Sojourner Truth in 1843, after experiencing a religious conversion. The name "Sojourner" symbolized her travels as an itinerant preacher, while "Truth" reflected her commitment to speaking out against injustice and oppression.
Sojourner Truth Quiz-topia: 31 Questions to Explore Your Knowledge

Sojourner Truth Quiz-topia: 31 Questions to Explore Your Knowledge

Take the Sojourner Truth Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox