History of Rock and Roll

Arising from the evolution of the electric guitar and distorted amplification, this music genre is now home to hundreds of sub-genres. Popularized in both the UK and the United States by bands playing a 4/4 rhythm and singing verse-chorus songs, it has become part of music history. It is characterized by guitars and a heavy snare and kick drum rhythm.

• pop

• rock

• reggae

• jazz

Rock music was created as a combination of which two types of music?

• rap and hip hop

• rap and country

• rhythm and blues & country

• rhythm and blues and hip hop

Elvis Presley is considered tha father of...

• rock

• jazz

• pop

• hip hop

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'Rock and Roll music, which originated in the United States, became popular worldwide in the 1950s.'

• A) Rock and Roll music which originated in the United States became popular worldwide in the 1950s.

• B) Rock and Roll music, which originated in the United States became popular worldwide in the 1950s.

• C) Rock and Roll music, which originated in the United States, became popular worldwide in the 1950s.

• D) Rock and Roll music which, originated in the United States, became popular worldwide in the 1950s.

What is the meaning of the word 'genre' as used in the context of music?

• A) A type or category of music

• B) A musical instrument

• C) A famous musician

• D) A concert venue

Choose the correct synonym for 'influential' in the context of describing a band:

• A) Unimportant

• B) Powerful

• C) Unknown

• D) Weak

Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb 'to be' in past tense?

• A) The Beatles was a famous rock band.

• B) The Beatles were a famous rock band.

• C) The Beatles is a famous rock band.

• D) The Beatles are a famous rock band.

In the sentence 'The Rolling Stones have had a significant impact on rock music,' what part of speech is the word 'significant'?

• A) Noun

• B) Verb

• C) Adjective

• D) Adverb

What is the main idea of the following passage? 'Rock and Roll music emerged in the 1950s and quickly spread across the globe, influencing countless other genres and artists.'

• A) Rock and Roll music was only popular in the 1950s.

• B) Rock and Roll music influenced other genres and artists worldwide.

• C) Rock and Roll music was not influential.

• D) Rock and Roll music was a short-lived trend.

Which of the following words best completes the sentence? 'Elvis Presley is often referred to as the ______ of Rock and Roll.'

• A) King

• B) Prince

• C) Duke

• D) Lord