Exploring the Harlem Renaissance

What was another name for the Harlem Renaissance?

• The Great Awakening

• The New Negro Movement

• The Artistic Revolution

• The Harlem Explosion

What major event led to the Harlem Renaissance?

• World War I

• World War II

• The Civil War

• The American Revolution

What was the primary reason for the Great Migration?

• Educational purposes

• Economic opportunities and escaping terrorism

• Cultural gatherings

• Political campaigns

Which artist used African themes to portray the black American experience?

• Richmond Barthe

• James Van Der Zee

• Aaron Douglas

• Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller

Who was known for documenting African American life during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Aaron Douglas

• Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller

• Richmond Barthe

• James Van Der Zee

Which poet's work was featured in the 1925 issue of the Survey Graphic?

• Gwendolyn Bennett

• Zora Neale Hurston

• Claude McKay

• Langston Hughes

What was Langston Hughes known for in his poetry?

• Avoiding themes of race and inequality

• Reflecting the authentic black experience

• Focusing solely on the upper class

• Depicting an idealized version of black life

Who was called the 'Mother of the Blues'?

• Billie Holiday

• Ma Rainey

• Bessie Smith

• Zora Neale Hurston

Which musician helped popularize big band style jazz music?

• Ma Rainey

• UB Blake

• Bessie Smith

• Duke Ellington

What impact did the Harlem Renaissance have on modern music genres?

• Focused only on classical music

• Influenced rock, pop, country, and hip-hop

• Had no significant impact

• Influenced only jazz and blues