The Birth of Hip Hop Culture

Who was the kid who brought records to the park in New York City?

• Grandmaster Flash

• Kool Herc

• Joseph Sadler

• DJ Premier

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In which borough of New York City did Kool Herc set up his music equipment?

• Manhattan

• Brooklyn

• Bronx

• Queens

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What did Kool Herc use to play music in the park?

• A guitar and a microphone

• A piano and a drum set

• Two record players and a mixer

• A computer and speakers

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What was the age of Kool Herc when he started playing music in the park?

• 18 years old

• 20 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

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Who was inspired by Kool Herc's music in the park?

• DJ Premier

• Joseph Sadler

• Afrika Bambaataa

• LL Cool J

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What is the more popular name of Joseph Sadler?

• DJ Kool Herc

• Grandmaster Flash

• DJ Jazzy Jeff

• DJ Red Alert

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What did Grandmaster Flash have a fascination with as a child?

• Playing the piano

• Riding bicycles

• Spinning bicycle wheels

• Collecting records

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What type of people gathered to listen to Kool Herc's music in the park?

• Only teenagers

• Only musicians

• A diverse group including criminals, beautiful people, grandmothers, and children

• Only families

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What did Kool Herc use to set up his music equipment?

• A wooden bench

• A card table

• A picnic table

• A stage

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How many years ago did the events described in the prompt take place?

• 10 years ago

• 20 years ago

• 30 years ago

• 40 years ago

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