African American History and Arts Quiz

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

• Langston Hughes

• James Reese Europe

• Phillis Wheatley

• Carter G. Woodson

What is the theme for the 2024 Black History Month?

• African Americans and Science

• African Americans and Politics

• African Americans and the Arts

• African Americans and Sports

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

• Hip-hop

• Rock and Roll

• Jazz

• Country

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

• Robert Johnson

• Muddy Waters

• Langston Hughes

• BB King

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

• Harlem Renaissance

• Civil Rights Movement

• Black Renaissance

• Negritude movement

Which artist is known for creating the genre of Afrofuturism?

• Wangechi Mutu

• Nalo Hopkinson

• Jimi Hendrix

• Sun Ra

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

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New Orleans

• New York

Which literary work is NOT a contribution by Black writers?

• The Souls of Black Folk

• Their Eyes Were Watching God

• The Great Gatsby

• Invisible Man

Which form of cultural expression is NOT mentioned in the text as influenced by African American art?

• Dance

• Cuisine

• Photography

• Sculpture

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

• To preserve Black music

• To interpret Black literature

• To research Black history

• To promote Black businesses