Motown Brainbop

What is Motown known for in American history?

• Automobile manufacturing

• Music production

• Film industry

• Fashion design

Which city is considered the birthplace of Motown music?

• New York

• Chicago

• Detroit

• Los Angeles

Who founded Motown Records in 1959?

• Berry Gordy

• Quincy Jones

• Smokey Robinson

• Diana Ross

Which of the following artists was NOT associated with Motown?

• Stevie Wonder

• The Supremes

• The Beatles

• Marvin Gaye

What was the original name of Motown Records?

• Hitsville USA

• Tamla Records

• Soul City

• Rhythm Nation

Which Motown group was known for the hit song 'My Girl'?

• The Temptations

• The Four Tops

• The Jackson 5

• The Miracles

What genre of music is Motown most associated with?

• Jazz

• Rock

• Soul

• Classical

Which Motown artist was known as the 'Prince of Motown'?

• Marvin Gaye

• Stevie Wonder

• Smokey Robinson

• Michael Jackson

What was a key characteristic of the Motown sound?

• Heavy use of synthesizers

• Complex jazz arrangements

• Catchy melodies and strong backbeats

• Minimalist acoustic sound

Which Motown artist was blind from birth and became a musical prodigy?

• Ray Charles

• Stevie Wonder

• Lionel Richie

• Smokey Robinson