Harlem Renaissance and Its Impact

The video explores the Harlem Renaissance, a pivotal cultural movement in American history, highlighting its impact on art, literature, and music. It discusses the Great Migration's role in shaping black communities and the contributions of key figures like Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston. The video also delves into the political activism of the era and the emergence of hip-hop as a cultural force.

What was one of the main reasons for the Great Migration of Black Americans to the North?

• To find better weather conditions

• To escape domestic terrorism in the South

• To join the military

• To explore new cultural experiences

Which organization was founded by Marcus Garvey to promote Black empowerment?

• Black Panther Party

• National Urban League

• NAACP

• Universal Negro Improvement Association

What was Zora Neale Hurston's most famous novel?

• Their Eyes Were Watching God

• Invisible Man

• Beloved

• The Color Purple

How did Zora Neale Hurston's work differ from other writers of her time?

• She avoided controversial topics

• She wrote primarily about European history

• She portrayed Black life with complexity and depth

• She focused on political activism

Who played a significant role in reviving Zora Neale Hurston's work in the 1970s?

• James Baldwin

• Toni Morrison

• Alice Walker

• Langston Hughes

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main pillars of hip-hop?

• Graffiti

• Rapping

• Singing

• DJing

What was a significant factor in the East Coast vs. West Coast hip-hop rivalry?

• Differences in fashion styles

• Competition among record labels

• Variety of dance moves

• Diverse graffiti styles

How did Black women MCs in the 1990s influence hip-hop?

• By focusing solely on dance

• By introducing new graffiti styles

• By shifting the tone to include Black feminist messaging

• By eliminating the use of DJing

What was Toni Morrison's first published novel?

• Beloved

• Sula

• Song of Solomon

• The Bluest Eye

Phyllis Wheatley was the first English-speaking Black woman to publish a book. What was her work's impact?

• It was only recognized posthumously

• It was ignored by the anti-slavery movement

• It reinforced stereotypes about Black intellectual abilities

• It challenged the perception of Black people's intellectual capabilities