Black Pop Culture Quiz

Who is known as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and has been influential in the music industry since the 1990s?

• Alicia Keys

• Mary J. Blige

• Beyoncé

• Rihanna

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which African American fashion designer is known for his luxury streetwear brand and working as the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear?

• Virgil Abloh

• Dapper Dan

• Olivier Rousteing

• Kerby Jean-Raymond

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The film "Moonlight" is significant in African American cinema because it:

• Was the first science fiction movie directed by an African American

• Was the first African American film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture

• Was the first film with an all-African American cast

• Was the first African American animated feature film

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Which novel by Toni Morrison, a Nobel Prize-winning author, explores the life of an African American girl who desires to have blue eyes?

• Beloved

• Song of Solomon

• The Bluest Eye

• Sula

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Identify the dance style that originated in the African American community and is characterized by its improvisational and competitive nature.

• Ballet

• Tap Dancing

• Breakdancing

• Jazz

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Jacob Lawrence is renowned for his portrayal of African American historical narratives through:

• Sculptures

• Paintings

• Photography

• Digital Art

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How did the Harlem Renaissance influence African American literature?

• It led to the decline of African American literature.

• It marked the beginning of modern African American literature.

• It had no significant impact on literature.

• It focused solely on music and dance.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In what way did the film "Black Panther" impact the representation of African Americans in cinema?

• It was the first film with a primarily African American cast to gross over $1 billion worldwide.

• It decreased interest in African American-led films.

• It led to a decrease in diversity in Hollywood.

• It had no impact on cinema.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Discuss the significance of hip-hop in African American communities.

• It has had little to no influence on African American communities.

• It is primarily a form of entertainment with no deeper cultural significance.

• It has played a crucial role in giving a voice to urban youth and addressing social issues.

• It is unrelated to African American culture.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze the impact of Basquiat's art on contemporary African American art movements.

• His work led to a resurgence in traditional African art forms.

• His art had no noticeable impact on contemporary movements.

• He influenced the neo-expressionism movement and brought attention to racial and class struggles in art.

• He primarily influenced European art movements.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking