G8 Unit 8 Retest

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What are some of the emotions expressed in the music you listen to?

• Anger, happiness, joy

• Joy, sadness, loneliness

• Loneliness, nervousness, excitement

• Excitement, happiness, anger

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What is music with sad themes often called?

• Happy music

• Blues music

• Jazz music

• Classical music

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When did blues music develop in the United States?

• Before the Civil War

• During the Civil War

• After the Civil War

• None of the above

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Where did the slaves bring their musical traditions from?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• South America

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What led to the need for the expression of sadness in the blues?

• Poverty, racism, and inhumane working situations

• Wealth, equality, and freedom

• Success, happiness, and achievement

• None of the above

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Where is the Mississippi Delta located?

• Southern Mississippi

• Northern Mississippi

• Eastern Mississippi

• Western Mississippi

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Why did many blacks move to cities such as Memphis, Chicago, St. Louis, and Detroit?

• To escape poverty, racism, and inhumane working situations

• To find better jobs

• To be closer to family

• None of the above

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When was the Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival founded?

• 1968

• 1978

• 1988

• 1998

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What is the oldest and largest blues festival in the South?

• The Memphis Blues Festival

• The Chicago Blues Festival

• The St. Louis Blues Festival

• The Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival

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How many visitors does the Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival attract?

A.

B. C.

D.

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000