African American Arts and History Quiz

Who founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History?

• Phillis Wheatley

• Langston Hughes

• James Reese Europe

• Carter G. Woodson

What is the theme for the 2024 Black History Month?

• African Americans and Politics

• African Americans and the Arts

• African Americans and Sports

• African Americans and Science

Which musical genre was started by Black musicians in the Bronx, New York in 1973?

• Country

• Rock and Roll

• Jazz

• Hip-hop

Who is known as the 'Father of the Blues'?

• BB King

• Robert Johnson

• DJ Kool Herc

• Muddy Waters

Which movement brought the Black Arts to an international stage in the 1920s and 30s?

• Negritude movement

• Black Renaissance

• Harlem Renaissance

• New Negro Movement

Which artist is known for creating the genre of Afrofuturism?

• Wangechi Mutu

• Janelle Monáe

• Octavia Butler

• Sun Ra

Which city was NOT home to many Black artists during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• New Orleans

• Detroit

Which literary work is NOT a contribution by Black writers?

• Langston Hughes' paintings

• Phillis Wheatley's poetry

• David Walker's essays

• Maria Stewart's novels

Which form of cultural expression is NOT mentioned as being influenced by African American art?

• Culinary arts

• Fashion

• Ballet

• Folklore

What is the primary mission of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History?

• To research Black culture only

• To promote Black history only

• To promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about Black life, history and culture to the global community

• To preserve Black life only