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WorksheetsHistory of Hip Hop Quiz #1
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Why are the events of DJ Kool Herc's parties considered to be the birthplace of modern Hip Hop?
Kool Herc looped the drum breakdown of a song and breakdancers would have dance battles, during his 'Merry Go Round' dozens of rappers would battle.
The music Kool Herc played was recorded and was the most prized of mixtapes. Videos went viral on social media.
Kool Herc looped the drum breakdown of a song and breakdancers would have dance battles, Coke La Rock would "rap" over top and the music.
Kool Herc looped the endings of various songs and breakdancers would have rap battles.
Which of the following are examples of the music you would have heard at a DJ Kool Herc Party?
James Brown, The Incredible Bongo Band and the Mohawks
James Brown, The Incredible Mohawks and the Bongo Band
Velvet Touch, JJ Foley, James Brown
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, The Incredible Bongo Band and James Brown
What are the four elements of Hip Hop?
Money, Hustling, Fame and Fortune
Break Dancing, Hustling, Rapping and Turntablism
Rapping, Making Money, Fashion and DJ-ing
MC-ing, DJ-ing, Graffiti and Break Dancing
Fill in the blanks
On this date _________________________ Hip Hop was born at this address ___________________________. The kids who created Hip Hop did so because they hated _______________.
1) August 2nd, 1968 2) 51 Drake ave 3) Disco Music
1) August 13th, 1973 2) 1520 Hip Hop way 3) Hard Funk Music
1) November 2nd, 1977 2) 51 Ashford Court 3) Rock Music
1) August 11th, 1973 2) 1520 Sedgewick ave 3) Disco Music
Who is this?
Grand Master Flash
Africa Bambaataa
DJ Kool Herc
Mr. Fanning
Where was Hip Hop born?
Manhattan
The Bronx
Harlem
Mississauga
In the very beginning, Hip Hop used disco music?
True
False
What are break dancers named after?
The bones they would break while dancing
Break was slang for when you won a dance contest
Dancers would dance to the drum breakdown of the song
All of the above
Break dancers based their dance moves off of?
DJ Kool Herc
James Brown
Disco music
All of the above.
What is the most sampled drum beat ever?
The Mohawks
Merry Go Round
The Funky Drummer
All of the above
Who is the Hip Hop DJ in the picture above?
Grandmaster Flash
DJ Kool Herc
Afrika Bambaataa
JJ Foley
Who is the Hip Hop DJ in the picture?
Grandmaster Flash
Afrika Bambaataa
DJ Kool Herc
DJ Red Alert
Who is the Hip Hop DJ in the picture?
Grandmaster Flash
DJ Kool Herc
Afrika Bambaata
DJ Mr. Fanning Shizzle
What is the name of this Hip Hop group?
Afrika Bambaataa
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
DJ Kool Herc and Coke La Rock
Kendrick Lamar
