Harlem Renaissance

The movement of African-American culture influencing different aspects of society through forms of art is referred to as the __________ ___________.

(check all that apply)

The Harlem Renaissance :

• Originated out of the Harlem neighborhoods in New York

• Originated out of the Deep South

• Brought about many African-American cultural influences today

• Took place in the early 16th century in Europe

• A time when African-American achievements in art, music, and literature flourished

Which of the following best reflects the decade of the 1920s?

• Foreign trade prospering after World War I

• The United States assuming a leadership role in world affairs

• Political reforms that made government more democratic

• Widespread social and economic change occurred

What type of music influenced Langston Hughes' poetry?

• Rock n' Roll

• Jazz / Blues

• Pop

• Dub-step

The most popular jazz club in the US during the 1920's was the

• Club 21

• Armstrong Club

• Cotton Club

• Club Speakeasy

All of the following were included in black fashions of the 1920's EXCEPT

• leopard skin clothes & accessories

• zoot suits

• dresses that covered the arms

• hats with wide brims

Hip Hop OR Harlem Renaissance?

“Gonna buy me a knife with / a blade ten inches long. / Shall I carve ma self or / that man that done me wrong?”

• Hip Hop

• Harlem Renaissance?

Hip Hop OR Harlem Renissance?

“In the past if you picture events like a black tie / What’s the last thing you expect to see, black guys / What’s the life expectancy for black guys? / The system’s working effectively, that’s why”

• Hip Hop

• Harlem Renissance

Which idea does this advertisement BEST reflect?

• Installment plans enabled many people to purchase the latest home appliances.

• Home appliances enabled women to work outside the home.

• Flappers were women who used new appliances to do housework.

• Advertisements were geared towards only the wealthiest Americans.

According to the speaker in “Sympathy”, how does the caged bird feel?

• Happy

• Free

• Imprisoned

• None of the above