The Harlem Renaissance: A Celebration of Culture and Creativity

What was the Harlem Renaissance primarily about?

• Celebrating Black identity and fighting against racism

• Only about music and painting

• A movement limited to Harlem

• A political movement

Which of the following was NOT a key figure of the Harlem Renaissance?

• Maya Angelou

• Langston Hughes

• Zora Neale Hurston

• Duke Ellington

What was a significant impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American culture?

• It paved the way for the Civil Rights Movement

• It was a short-lived movement with no lasting impact

• It only influenced jazz music

• It was limited to literature

Which of the following works is associated with Langston Hughes?

• "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"

• "Their Eyes Were Watching God"

• "Mood Indigo"

• "What a Wonderful World"

What was Zora Neale Hurston best known for?

• Her novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God"

• Her jazz compositions

• Her trumpet skills

• Her poetry about rivers

How did Duke Ellington contribute to the Harlem Renaissance?

• By popularizing jazz music across the country

• By writing novels about Black identity

• By collecting folk tales

• By leading the Civil Rights Movement

What theme was commonly explored by artists during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Identity, race, and social justice

• Only music and dance

• Political campaigns

• Technological advancements