The Evolution of Protest Music

What was 'Yankee Doodle' originally intended as by the British?

• A children's song

• A celebratory anthem

• A snub towards American soldiers

• A dance tune

Which song did Kanye West release that features Nina Simone singing 'Strange Fruit'?

• All Falls Down

• Blood on the Leaves

• Ultralight Beam

• Gold Digger

Who was the first African-American pianist to perform at Carnegie Hall?

• Kanye West

• Billie Holiday

• Nina Simone

• Woody Guthrie

What was the first famous political rap record?

• Alright by Kendrick Lamar

• The Message by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious 5

• The Police by N.W.A

• Fight the Power by Public Enemy

What is a major challenge for protest music mentioned in the video?

• Lack of musical instruments

• Censorship by radio and big companies

• Finding a large audience

• Creating catchy tunes

Which band released 'American Idiot' in response to the Bush presidency and the Iraq War?

• The Beatles

• Green Day

• Nirvana

• Rage Against the Machine

What change did the Dixie Chicks make to their band name?

• The Chicks

• No More Dixie

• The Freedom Singers

• The Southern Belles

What unofficial anthem did Kendrick Lamar release for the Black Lives Matter movement?

• Alright

• HUMBLE.

• Freedom

• DNA.

Which platform has helped artists avoid radio censorship and share their messages?

• Facebook

• TikTok

• Twitter

• Instagram

How has social media impacted protest music?

• Changed its musical style

• Amplified its reach

• Increased censorship

• Decreased its popularity