Harlem Renaissance Impact and Literature

Harlem Renaissance Impact and Literature

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video discusses the Harlem Renaissance, an intellectual and cultural revival of African-American literature, art, and music in the 1920s and 1930s. Centered in Harlem, New York, it was a movement to redefine black identity and culture, challenging white stereotypes and Victorian values. The Renaissance laid the foundation for future African-American literature and increased acceptance of black writers. Key figures include Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston. The video also provides an example exam question to illustrate how the topic might be tested.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Harlem Renaissance primarily about?

A political movement in Asia

A religious awakening in Africa

A scientific revolution in Europe

A revival of African-American literature and culture

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the Harlem Renaissance centered?

Los Angeles

Chicago

Harlem, New York City

Atlanta

3.

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Why did Harlem attract many African Americans after the Civil War?

It was the only place they could live

It was a cultural and economic hub

It offered better weather conditions

It was a designated area for African Americans

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main goals of the Harlem Renaissance?

To break away from white stereotypes

To establish a new religion

To reinforce white stereotypes

To promote Victorian morals

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How did the Harlem Renaissance impact African-American literature?

It made it less accessible

It restricted its themes

It laid the foundation for future works

It diminished its importance

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Langston Hughes say about the Harlem Renaissance?

It gave courage to express without fear

It was a failure

It was only about music

It was a political movement

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is NOT a major writer of the Harlem Renaissance?

Claude McKay

Zora Neale Hurston

Mark Twain

Langston Hughes

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Harlem Renaissance refer to?

A cheer system overseen by gods

The flourishing of African-American literature in the 1920s and 1930s

The revelation of Christ to the gentiles

A scientific ethos in 18th century Europe