The Urban Beat: A Quiz on Hip-Hop and Graffiti

Who is known as the "Godfather of Hip-Hop"?

• Tupac Shakur

• DJ Kool Herc

• Grandmaster Flash

• Jay-Z

In what city is hip-hop believed to have originated?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New York City

• Detroit

What are the four main elements of hip-hop culture?

• DJing, MCing, B-boying, and Graffiti

• Rapping, DJing, Beatboxing, and Dancing

• Singing, Rapping, Beatboxing, and DJing

• MCing, Beatboxing, Graffiti, and Dancing

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of graffiti?

• Tags

• Throw-ups

• Pieces

• Stencils

• Frescoes

What year is often cited as the birth year of hip-hop?

• 1970

• 1973

• 1980

• 1985

Which artist is credited with bringing graffiti to the art world?

• Jean-Michel Basquiat

• Keith Haring

• Banksy

• Shepard Fairey

What is the term for the spoken word aspect of hip-hop?

• DJing

• MCing

• B-boying

• Graffiti

Which of the following is a key feature of hip-hop music production?

• Classical instrumentation

• Sampling

• Acapella performances

• Heavy metal influences