Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance took place during what decade? 

• 1860's
• 1880's
• 1900's
• 1920's

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One of the most famous American poets of all-time, he infused jazz and blues rhythms into much of his work.

• Duke Ellington
• Cab Calloway
• Louis Armstrong
• Langston Hughes

She wrote short stories, essays, and books, often celebrating the every-day lives of small-town,  African-Americans.

• Zora Neale Hurston
• Florence Mills
• Josephine Baker
• Alain Locke

He led the United Negro Improvement Association and helped promote a sense of black pride.

• Marcus Garvy
• Alain Locke
• James Weldon Johnson
• Langston Hughes

Harlem is a neighborhood in 

• New York City
• New Orleans
• New Jersey
• Africa

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The artists during the Harlem Renaissance most wanted to

• document the experiences of their people
• show off their talents (dancing, singing, writing, etc)
• Go back to their ancestors' homeland
• Separate completely from the rest of America

The most influential advocate during the Harlem Renaissance was

• Louis Armstrong
• Ella Fitzgerald
• Countee Cullen
• Langston Hughes

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Who is best know for their contributions to jazz music? 

• Louis Armstrong
• Langston Hughs
• Bessie Smith 
• Jim Crow 

The Harlem Renaissance can best be described as:

• The time period in which African Americans joined the war effort during World War I
• A time period when African Americans came to the city to look for jobs
  
• A time period in which African Americans fought against the discrimination in New York City
• A time period where African Americans celebrated their culture and roots through music, art, and literature

What state is Harlem located in?

• California
• New York
• New Orleans
• Illinois