The Harlem Renaissance

What is the Harlem Renaissance?

• A renaissance festival that takes place in Harlem

• A movement of African-American writers, musicians, and artists that sparked cultural revival

• An international trade that sparked the spread of black culture

• A time when Vikings were at an all-time high

When did the Harlem Renaissance start?

• In 1876 and lasted through the 1890s

• In 1908 and through the 1910s

• In 1776 and through the 1800s

• In 1916 and through the 1920s

What sparked the Harlem Renaissance?

• The Great Migration

• 9/11

• The abolition of slavery

• The cold war

How was the Harlem Renaissance a product of the Great Migration?

• Many who migrated ended up in Harlem where they shared their talents such as art and music.

• African Americans were in search of jobs and the only jobs available were those that were some form of entertainment for the rich

Which of the following ideas was NOT a theme of art, music, & literature from the Harlem Renaissance?

• the end of slavery & its problems

• racial stereotypes

• hiding black culture from mainstream white culture

• the problems of segregation in public transportation

T or F, the NAACP organization is no longer in existence today.

• True

• False

The movement of African Americans out of the South during World War I was called the

• Harlem Renaissance

• Great Migration

• Zoot Suit Riots

• Great Trek

The Harlem Renaissance was remarkable because

• it was the first time African-Americans published their art
• African-American artists were taken seriously 
• So many African-Americans moved to that one neighborhood
• That's when the first African-American won an Oscar

What type of music was popularized during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Jazz
• Hip Hop
• Country
• Rock

Which art form was NOT represented in the Harlem Renaissance?

• Painting and art

• Fiction and poetry

• Music and theatre

• Architecture