Rock and Roll in Cuba and John Lennon's Influence

Rock and Roll in Cuba and John Lennon's Influence

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Arts, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video discusses the impact of the Cuban Missile Crisis on rock and roll in Cuba, highlighting Fidel Castro's ban on the music as it was seen as the enemy's music. The ban was lifted in 1966, but rock remained underground. In 2004, Castro honored John Lennon, praising his rebellious spirit and his defiance against US harassment. The video also touches on the influence of Lennon and McCartney in music history and introduces a travel and history show featuring Ozzie and Jack Osbourne.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year did Fidel Castro ban rock and roll music in Cuba?

1964

1960

1966

1962

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was the ban on rock and roll music lifted in Cuba?

1964

1965

1966

1967

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Fidel Castro honor in his 2004 speech?

John Lennon

Paul McCartney

Elvis Presley

Mick Jagger

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was John Lennon described as in Castro's speech?

A politician

A dreamer

A rebel

A musician

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Castro admire John Lennon?

For his political views

For his music

For his rebellious nature

For his wealth

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact did John Lennon have on the American government according to Castro?

He supported them

He ignored them

He angered them

He worked with them

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the two members of the famous musical duo mentioned in the transcript?

Harrison and Starr

Lennon and Harrison

Lennon and McCartney

McCartney and Starr

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which TV show featuring Ozzie and Jack Osbourne is mentioned?

The Osbournes

Jack and Ozzie's Adventures

Ozzie and Jack's World Detour

History Travels