Do You Know Black Music?

Who is considered the "Queen of Soul"?

• Diana Ross

• Aretha Franklin

• Whitney Houston

• Beyoncé

Which genre of music originated from African American communities in the Southern United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Jazz

• Country

• Rock

• Classical

Which Black artist is known as the "King of Pop"?

• Prince

• Michael Jackson

• Stevie Wonder

• Usher

Who was the first Black artist to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year?

• Michael Jackson

• Stevie Wonder

• Whitney Houston

• Aretha Franklin

Who was the first Black artist to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show?

• Michael Jackson

• Diana Ross

• Whitney Houston

• Ella Fitzgerald

Which of the following best describes the influence of African American music on modern genres?

• It has had little to no influence on modern music.

• It has influenced only jazz music.

• It has significantly shaped genres like jazz, blues, rock, and hip-hop.

• It is only present in classical music.

From what genre did Elvis Presley take his inspiration?

• Blues

• Country

• Hip-hop

• Electronic

Which of the following statements is true about Beyoncé?

• She was the first Black artist to win a Grammy.

• She is known for her influence on pop and R&B music and for her role in Destiny's Child.

• She is called the "King of Pop."

• She invented jazz music.

Identify the genre that is most closely associated with the civil rights movement in the United States.

• Blues

• Soul

• Country

• Electronic

Which musical instrument has roots in West African culture?

• Guitar

• Banjo

• Piano

• Violin