SS Unit 8A

Sun Record studios was the recording studio used by what artist?

• Justin Beiber

• Elvis Presley

• Taylor Swift

• Dolly Parton

Which of the following best describes Bessie Smith?

• She helped develop and spread blues music

• She wrote country music for popular singers

• She owned her own music studios that produced new music

• She began the rock n' roll era

This image gives information about...

• Mrs. Batten's favorite music

• Rock n' Roll at Sun Studio

• country music at the grand ole opry

• Jazz at the Ryman

Thanks to W.C. Handy, blues became popular across the country and was recorded in many recording studios.

• False

• True

Which artists are known to become the first country music stars and "The First Family of Country Music"?

• The Presley Family

• The Carter Family

• The Smith Family

• The Crater Family

What was the impact of the book "Roots"?

• urged to pass Civil Rights legislation

• It inspired African Americans to spead blues and jazz

• inspired marches and protests for civil rights

• it inspired African Americans to research their ancestry

Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals in what sport?

• soccer

• track and field

• gymnastics

• video gaming

Oprah Winfrey hosted a popular TV show based in Chicago.

• True

• False

Which answer choice has the correct musician and description?

• Elvis- heavy metal ; Dolly Parton- pop

• Elvis- rock'n'roll ; Dolly Parton- pop

• Elvis- country ; Dolly Parton- rock'n'roll

• Elvis- rock'n'roll ; Dolly Parton- country

Which musician is known as the king of rock 'n' roll?

• B.B. King

• W.C. Handy

• Bessie Smith

• Elvis Presley