The Harlem Renaissance

What was the Harlem Renaissance?

• A scientific research project in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s.

• A military movement in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s.

• A cultural, social, and artistic movement in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s.

• A political uprising in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s.

Which city was the center of the Harlem Renaissance?

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• New York City

• Miami

Name one famous writer from the Harlem Renaissance.

• William Shakespeare

• Maya Angelou

• Langston Hughes

• J.K. Rowling

What type of art was popular during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Cubism

• Abstract Expressionism

• New Negro Movement

• Impressionism

Who was known as the 'Father of the Harlem Renaissance'?

• Alain Locke

• Maya Angelou

• Langston Hughes

• Zora Neale Hurston

What impact did the Harlem Renaissance have on African American culture?

• Led to increased poverty and discrimination

• Promoted and celebrated artistic, literary, and intellectual achievements

• Had no impact on African American culture

• Caused a decline in artistic and literary achievements

Name one famous musician from the Harlem Renaissance.

• Duke Ellington

• Mozart

• Taylor Swift

• Elvis Presley

What were some of the themes explored in the literature of the Harlem Renaissance?

• Romantic love, happy endings, and fairy tale adventures

• European history, mythology, and folklore

• Racial pride, effects of racism, African American experience, search for identity and equality

• Space exploration, futuristic technology, and alien encounters

What role did the Great Migration play in the development of the Harlem Renaissance?

• The Great Migration caused a decline in creativity in Harlem

• The Great Migration led to the spread of talent and ideas across the country

• The Great Migration brought a large number of African Americans to the North, leading to a concentration of talent, ideas, and creativity in Harlem.

• The Great Migration had no impact on the Harlem Renaissance

How did the Harlem Renaissance contribute to the Civil Rights Movement?

• By promoting segregation and division within the African American community

• By ignoring the social and political issues faced by African Americans

• By discouraging African American artists from expressing their experiences

• By providing a platform for African American artists, writers, and intellectuals to express their experiences and advocate for social and political change.