Harlem Renaissance Quiz

The Harlem Renaissance was a ___________ American culture.

• Criticism

• Blossoming

• Mourning

• Repression

Why did many African Americans leave the South after the Civil War?

• To escape slavery

• To find jobs in agriculture

• To avoid racial discrimination

• To gain citizenship of African-

How did W.E.B. Du Bois contribute to the Harlem Renaissance?

• He composed music based on African American motifs

• He led a movement to return to Africa

• He wrote plays about the African-American experience

• He wrote about the struggle for African-American identity

What was one goal of the New Negro Movement?

• Instill pride in African-American culture

• End segregation in the South

• Win voting rights for all

• Ensure separate but equal public facilities for African Americans

What did Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, and Josephine Baker have in common?

• They were political leaders

• They wrote for black newspapers

• They were popular entertainers

• They were famous athletes

Which statement about the Harlem Globetrotters is true?

• They are a professional baseball team

• They were originally from Harlem

• They only played during the 1920s

• All of the players are African Americans

Which of the following called for the establishment of a new country for African Americans?

• New Negro Movement

• Pan-Africanism

• Civil Rights Movement

• Black Nationalism

The success of Madame C.J. Walker symbolized the growing influence of African Americans in:

• Business

• Education

• Music

• Politics

What can you infer about the economic status of African Americans prior to the Harlem Renaissance?

• Nearly all were unemployed

• Most were considered lower class

• The vast majority were considered middle class

• A large percentage were considered wealthy

What factor allowed many more African Americans to pursue careers in fields like medicine and law?

• Spread of black businesses

• Access to higher education

• Shift from agriculture to industry

• Push for unity among all Africans