Harlem Renaissance Songs and Poems

The artists' from the Harlem Renaissance goal was to..

• Run the white people out of the neighborhood

• publish more songs, poems, and stories than ever before

• create an expression of their dark-skinned selves

• win a national elected office

The artists during the Harlem Renaissance most wanted to

• document the experiences of their people

• show off their talents (dancing, singing, writing, etc)

• Go back to their ancestors' homeland

• Separate completely from the rest of America

The Harlem Renaissance helped prove that

• art includes everyone

• only African-Americans can play jazz

• African-Americans are better off when separated from other ethnic groups

• Langston Hughes is the best poet

The Harlem Renaissance had an impact on the US through...

• Radio, Talkies, and Advertisements

• television, satellite radio, and movie streaming services

• Women's Suffrage and the passage of the 19th Amendment

• Art, Literature, Music, Politics, and Dance

What is the overall message of the poem 'Harlem'?

• The importance of setting realistic goals

• The frustration and disappointment caused by deferred dreams.

• The exploration of nature and beauty

• The celebration of achieving dreams

During which decades did the Harlem Renaissance occur?

• 1900-1910

• 1920s and 1930s

• 1940s and 1950s

• late 1800s

What type of music was popularized during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Jazz

• Folk

• Country

• Rock

What was a common theme in Harlem Renaissance poetry?

• A) The beauty of nature

• B) The struggle for racial equality

• C) The exploration of outer space

• D) The history of ancient civilizations

Which of the following poets was a prominent figure during the Harlem Renaissance?

• A) Robert Frost

• B) Langston Hughes

• C) Emily Dickinson

• D) Walt Whitman

What is the main subject of Langston Hughes' poem 'The Weary Blues'?

• A) A joyful celebration of life

• B) The struggles and resilience of African Americans

• C) A description of a beautiful landscape

• D) The adventures of a young boy