The Birth of Hip-Hop Culture

What musical equipment is credited with helping create hip-hop?

• DJ Kool Herc's turntables

• Drum set

• Electric guitar

• Piano

What was unique about New York in the 1970s according to the video?

• It was the fashion capital

• It was a major film production hub

• It was known for disco music and crime

• It was the wealthiest city

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What was DJ Kool Herc's real name?

• Clive Campbell

• Clive Davis

• Bob Marley

• James Brown

Why did DJ Kool Herc host a block party?

• To promote peace in the neighborhood

• To celebrate his birthday

• To raise money for school clothes

• To launch his music album

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What inspired DJ Kool Herc to create a new musical style?

• Classical music

• Funk records

• Rock and roll

• Country music

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What was the main reason DJ Kool Herc was called 'Hercules'?

• Because of his strong personality

• Because he was very tall

• Because of his physical strength

• Because he liked Greek mythology

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What did DJ Kool Herc do differently at his sister's block party?

• Played disco music

• Looped instrumental breaks

• Performed magic tricks

• Sang live

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How did DJ Kool Herc's innovation change musicians' view of technology?

• It discouraged them from using technology

• It made them focus on live performances only

• It led them to abandon traditional instruments

• It inspired them to sample old songs to make new ones

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What city is known as the birthplace of hip-hop culture?

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• New York

• Miami

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

• Singing, Dancing, Painting, Acting

• Composing, Producing, Directing, Editing

• Rapping, Jogging, Sketching, Beatboxing

• DJing, MCing, Breakdancing, Graffiti tagging

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