Which of the following musical genres influenced the development of rock and roll?

• Jazz, Classical, and Folk

• Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, and Country

• Opera, Disco, and Reggae

• Salsa, Electronic, and Ambient

Who is credited with coining the term "rock and roll" to describe the new musical genre?

• Elvis Presley

• Chuck Berry

• Allan Freed

• Les Paul

What event in 1955 is widely believed to have marked the beginning of the rock and roll era?

• The release of Elvis Presley's first album.

• The premiere of the film "Blackboard Jungle" featuring "Rock Around the Clock".

• The first televised rock and roll concert.

• The establishment of the first rock and roll radio station.

How did Pat Boone contribute to rock and roll's mainstream appeal in the 1950s?

• By pioneering complex guitar techniques and showmanship.

• By introducing controversial and rebellious stage performances.

• By covering Rhythm and Blues hits with a clean-cut, pop-influenced approach.

• By focusing his lyrics on teen life and introducing guitar solos.

Which of the following events contributed to a perceived decline in rock and roll's popularity in the late 1950s?

• The rise of teen idols like Bobby Darin and Ricky Nelson.

• The emergence of new subgenres such as Rockabilly and Doo-Wop.

• The Iowa plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens.

• The increasing influence of African American R&B acts on the charts.

Elvis Presley was seen as _______

• Dangerous

• Safe

• An old blues singer

• A rival to Mozart

Who created the term "Rock and Roll"?

• Alan Freed

• Ms. Natalie

• Pat Boone

• Buddy Holly

Which female artist combined gospel and blues music?

• Taylor Swift

• Sister Rosetta Tharpe

• Sister Sue Blues

• Sister Forgot to tune