Arts and Letters of the Harlem Renaissance: Crash Course Black American History

The video explores the Harlem Renaissance, a pivotal period of artistic and cultural growth for Black Americans post-World War I. It highlights the Great Migration's role in shaping Harlem as a cultural hub and discusses key figures in visual arts, literature, and music. The video emphasizes the lasting impact of this era on American culture and the contributions of artists like Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, and Zora Neale Hurston.

What was the Harlem Renaissance also known as?

• The New Negro Movement

• The Jazz Age

• The Black Arts Movement

• The Civil Rights Movement

What was one of the main reasons for the Great Migration?

• To find better economic opportunities

• To escape the cold weather

• To explore new cultures

• To join the military

Which artist was known for documenting African-American life through photography during the Harlem Renaissance?

• James Van Der Zee

• Aaron Douglas

• Richmond Barthe

• Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller

Langston Hughes was criticized by some Black intellectuals for what reason?

• For not participating in the Harlem Renaissance

• For focusing too much on European themes

• For portraying Black Americans in a negative light

• For not writing enough poetry

Who was the first Black American to earn a Rhodes Scholarship?

• Alain Locke

• Claude McKay

• James Weldon Johnson

• Arthur Schomburg

Which writer is known for preserving the folklore of Black Southern life?

• Zora Neale Hurston

• Langston Hughes

• Countee Cullen

• Gwendolyn Bennett

Who was known as the 'Mother of the Blues'?

• Billie Holiday

• Ma Rainey

• Bessie Smith

• Duke Ellington

Which musician helped popularize big band jazz music in the United States?

• Bessie Smith

• Ma Rainey

• Duke Ellington

• Eubie Blake

What is Billie Holiday's song 'Strange Fruit' known for?

• Being the first jazz song

• Being a Broadway musical

• Being the first protest song of the Civil Rights era

• Being a love ballad

Which modern music genres are influenced by blues and jazz?

• Electronic and House

• Reggae and Ska

• Rock and Pop

• Classical and Opera