3.2 - The Harlem Renaissance

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What does the word 'adventure' mean?

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An exciting experience.

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What does the word 'fame' mean?

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Popularity.

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What does 'international' mean?

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Involving two or more countries.

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What does 'cast' refer to in a play or movie?

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The actors.

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Why was it better to be poor in Harlem?

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It was still a great place to be.

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What is the Harlem Renaissance?

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A cultural movement in the 1920s celebrating African American art, music, and literature.

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Who were some famous figures of the Harlem Renaissance?

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Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Duke Ellington.

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What type of music became popular during the Harlem Renaissance?

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Jazz music.

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What is a key theme of the Harlem Renaissance?

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The celebration of African American identity and culture.

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What role did literature play in the Harlem Renaissance?

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It expressed the experiences and struggles of African Americans.