What was DJ Kool Herc's unique technique that set him apart from other DJs?

Impact and Evolution of Hip-Hop

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
He used digital turntables.
He played only one record at a time.
He used two records to prolong the break beat.
He mixed classical music with hip-hop.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were the first to catch on to Herc's style besides b-boys?
Dancers
Emcees
Producers
Singers
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did people start doing with the break beats provided by DJs like Herc?
They started singing opera.
They created electronic music.
They began rapping and telling stories.
They played instruments.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did hip-hop serve as an escape for people?
By offering free food and drinks.
Through dancing and expressing their pain away.
By providing a platform for political speeches.
Through meditation sessions.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What metaphor is used to describe the birth of hip-hop?
A star shining in the night sky.
A storm brewing in the ocean.
A phoenix rising out of the city's ashes.
A flower blooming in the desert.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the impact of hip-hop on rough neighborhoods?
It led to the closure of many clubs.
It caused a decline in musical interest.
It brought a unique and amazing energy.
It made them more dangerous.
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