HPM 2.4 Impact of Motown / Soul Music MSA

Who founded Motown Records?

• Marvin Gaye

• Berry Gordy Jr.

• Stevie Wonder

• Diana Ross

What city was home to Motown Records?

• New York City

• Chicago

• Detroit

• Los Angeles

Which group was one of the most successful acts of Motown, with hits like “Baby Love” and “Stop! In the Name of Love”?

• The Temptations

• The Jackson 5

• The Supremes

• The Four Tops

How did The Supremes impact American music and culture?

• They were known for destructive stage performances.

• They were the first Black group to achieve crossover success in pop music.

• They were known for protest songs against the Vietnam War.

• They introduced jazz to mainstream audiences.

What significant themes did Marvin Gaye’s album What’s Going On address?

• Love and heartbreak

• Environmental issues, war, and poverty

• Life in the suburbs

• Fashion and pop culture

Which song is a hit by Marvin Gaye?

• You Can’t Hurry Love

• Superstition

• What’s Going On

• My Girl

Stevie Wonder was known for his musical innovation in which area?

• Use of synthesizers and electronic sounds in soul music

• Creating jazz ballads

• Classical piano compositions

What was one of Stevie Wonder’s albums that received critical acclaim for blending soul, funk, and electronic music?

• What's Going On

• Songs in the Key of Life

• I Hear a Symphony

• Dancing in the Street

What was a key characteristic of the “Motown Sound”?

• Heavy use of classical music instruments

• Strong backbeats, catchy melodies, and smooth vocals

• Loud, destructive stage performances

• Complex jazz improvisations

How did soul music relate to the Civil Rights Movement?

• It was rejected by activists as irrelevant.

• It gave African Americans a voice and promoted messages of equality and justice.

• It focused solely on romantic themes, avoiding political topics.

• It played no role in the movement.